Short History

Thorntown is a town in Sugar Creek Township, Boone County, Indiana. The community name was derived from the English translation of the Miami Indian village name, Kawiakiungi (place of thorns), once located here. A post office was estalished at Thorntown in 1830 and Thorntown was platted the following year in 1831. To read more about the history of Thorntown please CLICK HERE to be redirected to the About Us Page...

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Upcoming Events

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Town Council Meeting Reminder

1/20/2021

Just a friendly reminder - Council Meetings are on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M and on the 1st Monday of each even numbered month at 7:00 P.M. The public is always welcome! Check out the Events Calendar to find out the date of the next...

Planning Advisory Commission Meeting Reminder

1/20/2021

The Planning Advisory Commission meets every 2nd Monday of each month. Currently meetings are being held at the Sugar Creek Art Center.

Recent News

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NEXT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

4/21/2021

NEXT TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

May 17, 2021

7:00 PM

THORNTOWN TOWN HALL

101 WEST MAIN ST., THORNTOWN, IN

Topic: Town of Thorntown Council Meeting, May 17th, 2021
Time: May 17, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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TOX DROP APRIL 24

4/8/2021

http://www.boonecountysolidwaste.com/tox-away-collections.html

THORNTOWN SPRING CLEAN-UP MAY 15,2021

3/29/2021

Thorntown Residents Only:
*SPRING CLEAN-UP*
WHEN: Sat. May 15th (Rain or Shine)
TIME: 8am – 3pm (Gates Close!!)
WHERE: Thorntown Towing & Recovery 302 W. Church St.
**Utility Receipt & Picture ID Required** **Residential Waste Only**

WE need volunteers to...