Welcome to Linton

Linton, Indiana, population less than 6,000. The city of Linton is tiny; the polar opposite of a big city. To anyone under the age of eighteen, it is also an extremely boring place to live. There are few activities that spark the interest of the youth of the area. On nearly every night of the weekend, and throughout the week in the summer, one can find teenagers simply driving around town on the same loop. Although that is popular with many teenagers, there are a few activities most people can participate in. People can either go bowling at Parkview Lanes or watch a movie at the Linton Cinema. However, many people travel out of town to either Terre Haute or Bloomington when they wish to see a movie, even though both are an hour away. A resident of Linton also must travel to those cities for the opportunity to shop, considering that the only stores in the area are a Wal-Mart and a few tiny clothing stores that cater primarily to the older generations. Linton can be described as nothing more than a small town, but many people see the charm of living here. There is nothing uncommon about knowing most people you come into contact with. If someone does not like a small town, that person would not like Linton, as the sign outside of town would suggest.