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History of Fishers, Indiana
The history of Fishers dates back to June of 1872, when Salathiel Fisher divided his land into town lots. The area was formerly known as Fishers Station and originally as Fishers Switch. The original names of the town are reminders that communities in this time period tended to be built along railroads and Fishers fell into this category. The Fishers Train Station, located in the heart of town, is home to the Hoosier Heritage Port Authority, the Hamilton County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Fishers Chamber of Commerce. Today, Fishers is recognized as one of the fastest growing communities in terms of population increase (approximately 69.1% between 2001 and 2007) and is projected for further growth in the near future.

Education
Residents of the area enjoy a high quality of academic education offered by the high-performing suburban school district of Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Hamilton Southeastern Schools is committed to providing students with a challenging curriculum and extra-curricular activities and athletic programs, making it one of the fastest growing districts within the state. Both the junior and senior high schools are members of the prestigious North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools.

Local Hospitals
Community Hospital North, Riverview Hospital, and St. Vincent Hospital-Carmel serve the Fishers area. Complementing the hospitals is a wide range of health care professionals and medical complexes located within the community.

Local Economy
The business community offers an outstanding array of goods and services. There are now approximately 750 businesses located in the community ranging from distribution centers to day care centers and professional practices to manufacturing. Several corporate offices are also located in Fishers due to the area's demographics and potential.

Attractions & Things to Do
There is plenty of entertainment for the whole family in Fishers. Residents and visitors love to stop by the magnificently restored 1878 Courthouse, and then tour the Old Sheriff's Residence and Jail. On Saturdays, farm-fresh produce can be found at the open-air farmer's market. Kids and adults love to ride the rails on the authentic Monon diesel and Nickel Plate steam trains at the Indiana Transportation Museum. Riding a painted pony on a historic 1920s carousel at Forest Park or voyaging down the White River in a canoe are other popular activities.

Hamilton County offers a unique blend of metropolitan sophistication and small-town charm. The communities of Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Cicero, Sheridan, Arcadia and Atlanta all are part of the mix. Visitors can meander down Victorian streets and browse through an old-fashioned emporium with more than 200 shops under one roof.

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