L.H. Sturm Hardware Co. 516 Main St., Jasper; 812.482.6506 Constructed in 1886, this building was purchased by the Sturm family in 1895 for operation as a hardware store. It stands today as one of the oldest hardware stores in Indiana that has continually been operated as a hardware store by the same family. In 2004, it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Monastery Immaculate Conception 802 E. 10th St., Ferdinand (off Hwy. 162); 812.367.1411; thedome.org Known as the “Castle on the Hill”, the Monastery, founded in 1867, is home to one of the nation’s largest communities of Benedictine women. The distinctive, Romanesque dome rises majestically over the town of Ferdinand, standing at 87 feet from the floor and 32 and a half feet in diameter. Throughout the church, 89 angels are present, 16 of which are depicted on the stained glass windows surrounding the dome. The church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been designated an Official Project of Save America’s Treasures. The Monastery gift shop, “For Heaven’s Sake”, offers handmade crafts from the sisters and other unique spiritual merchandise. Kordes Center, also on the Monastery grounds, offers a peaceful and rejuvenating getaway. 7
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