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Southern Indiana, in the United States, is notable because it is culturally unique. The area's geography has led to a blend of Northern and Southern culture that is not found in the rest of the state of Indiana.
Culturally, there are many distinctive characteristics. Southern Indiana speech patterns gravitate toward a Southern drawl, though the accent is considerably less pronounced than in points further south in the Upland South or in the Deep South. The Roman Catholic Church has a significant presence in the region. Noteworthy Catholic institutions in Southern Indiana include St. Meinrad Archabbey, one of two Catholic archabbies/seminaries in the United States and Mount St. Francis, a large retreat center in Floyd County.
Southern Indiana's topography is considerably more varied and complex than central and northern Indiana, including large tracts of forest (e.g., Hoosier National Forest), rolling fields, and a chain of low mountains/high hills (800-1,000 ft.) called the Knobstone Escarpment, or Knobs. The region also includes the oldest exposed Devonian fossil beds in the world at the Falls of the Ohio state park in Clarksville.

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Rain tonight, cooler air tomorrow

Oct 15, 2008 6:53 pm

Most areas of the Tri-State will see rain tonight. The entire region will feel cooler air tomorrow after a cold front makes its way through the Ohio Valley.

"Sorry I worried you" author speaks at USI

Oct 15, 2008 5:53 pm

USI Ropewlak Reader Series features award-winning Gary Fincke

Police say woman resisted arrest, kicked officers while holding baby

Oct 15, 2008 5:08 pm

A Mount Vernon, Ind., woman was arrested early today after allegedly battering a police officer while holding her 1-year-old child.

Evansville Rescue Mission hires new executive director

Oct 15, 2008 3:09 pm

The Evansville Rescue Mission has hired a Church of the Nazarene pastor to be its new executive director and chief executive officer.

Two accused of dealing methamphetamine

Oct 15, 2008 1:38 pm

Two people were arrested Tuesday night for allegedly dealing methamphetamine after officers smelled ether in an Evansville neighborhood and then spotted them running from the area.

TRAFFIC ALERT : Vann and Lincoln closed today

Oct 15, 2008 12:23 pm

A busy Southeast Side intersection that has been undergoing utility work will be closed completely today.

Fire department chili cook-off today

Oct 15, 2008 12:08 pm

Thirteen teams of Evansville firefighters will compete against one another in a Chili Cook-off today to benefit the United Way.

USI holds Midnight Madness | VIDEO

Oct 15, 2008 12:08 pm

The University of Southern Indiana basketball team held its annual Midnight Madness event Tuesday night.

Design work set to begin soon on Mount Auburn sewer system

Oct 15, 2008 11:53 am

The Water and Sewer Utility Board approved a contract with an engineering company to design a sewer system for a West Side neighborhood.

Poet laureate to read from latest book

Oct 15, 2008 5:39 am

Recently named Indiana Poet Laureate, Norb Krapf is a master storyteller whose poems about his southern Indiana upbringing are popular because readers easily relate to his memories.

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