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Neighborhood Map
Aultshire map (pdf)
Aultshire Neighborhood
Minnetrista Neighborhood
About
Minnetrista Central is a welcoming neighborhood that offers a variety of amenities and is conveniently located at the heart of Muncie. Friendly neighbors, charming historical homes, and impressive tree-lined streets make living in this serene neighborhood a delight. Outdoor recreation opportunities abound: Walk or ride on the City’s two premier greenway trails that intersect our community and follow the scenic horseshoe bend of the White River. Hike through the nature area and explore the many manicured gardens at Minnetrista. And while you’re there, take advantage of the walkable distance to the local farmers market, experience world-class arts and cultural exhibits, and stand in the exact spot Bob Ross filmed The Joy of Painting. Take a selfie with the affectionately nicknamed “Chief Munsee,” give your five senses a whirl at the Delaware County Fair, and enjoy a 4th of July fireworks show from your front porch. All this and more can be found in Muncie’s hidden gem of a neighborhood.
History
The five Ball brothers, Frank Clayton Ball, Edmund Burke Ball, Lucius Lorenzo Ball, William Charles Ball, and George Alexander Ball, moved to Muncie between 1888 and 1897 during this time of expansion and prosperity. In 1894, Frank, Edmund and George purchased approximately 30 acres of land on a bluff above the White River. The property was located north of the Muncie city limits and extended from Wheeling Pike to the Children’s Home near the intersection of Walnut and Granville Pikes and extending back several hundred feet. A boulevard was to be built along the bluff. When the Children’s Home moved to nearby Yorktown, Frank purchased that property. Family lore says that the Ball sisters, Lucina and Frances, selected the name Minnetrista for the land by joining the word “minne” for water and “trista” meaning gathering place. Here, between 1894 and 1907, the brothers constructed the homes in which they would live for the remainder of their lives. The wealth that they acquired through their enterprises allowed them to build impressive homes, which now comprise the Minnetrista Boulevard Historic District. The homes that were built in the surrounding area became part of what would be known as the Minnetrista neighborhood. This neighborhood boasts an eclectic mix of large and small homes and a resident population of both homeowners and renters.
Neighborhood Association Meetings
The Minnetrista Neighborhood Association meets quarterly at 7:00 pm in the Cantina Room at the Minnetrista Cultural Center. 2024 meetings will be held March 11, July 8, and October 14. All are welcome.
Minutes of the Neighborhood Association Meetings can be found here. You can contact them directly at minnetristacentral@gmail.com
On the Web
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Minnetrista-Central-Neighborhood-Association/148766048539765
Neighborhood Action Plan: https://minnetristamckinleyplan.wordpress.com/
Documents
Minnetrista map (pdf)
Articles of Incorporation (pdf)
By-Laws (pdf)
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Anthony-Northside Neighborhood
History
The Anthony-Northside Neighborhood includes the Layne Crest subdivision, which was created in 1960 by contractor Bob Layne as a single-family residential addition. It is a quiet neighborhood and one of the few neighborhoods surrounding the Ball State University campus that is almost completely owner-occupied.
The approximately 10.55 acres along McGalliard Road (referred to as the “Bradburn property”) has been in constant turmoil since the late 1960’s when Bob Layne sought to vacate the plat for commercial development. This action led to a long legal battle that ultimately landed in the Indiana Court of Appeals in 1973 and with a permanent injunction granted against any commercial use of the land of Layne Crest. Numerous attempts since then were made to rezone the property. Each time, the property owners sought to maintain the character of their neighborhood and protect the integrity of the properties.
In March 2012 the Board of Zoning Appeals granted a variance request for the Bradburn property and a 216-unit development was eventually built on the site. Located along McGalliard road with access off of Oakwood Dr., the Grove Apartments are marketed towards off-campus college students attending Ball State University.
Anthony-Northside Gateway Project
Neighborhood Association Meetings
The Anthony-Northside Neighborhood Association meets at Community Fellowship FourSquare Church, 2408 N Oakwood Ave, on the 3rd Thursday of odd months at 6:30 pm. All are welcome.
On the Web
Webpage – http://www.muncieanna.com/
Email – info@muncieanna.com or aneff@muncieanna.com
Action Plan – https://anthonyneighborhoodplan.wordpress.com/
Neighborhood Map
Anthony-Northside map (pdf)
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McKinley Neighborhood
Neighborhood Association Meetings
The McKinley Neighborhood Association meets on the 4th Thursday of every month, 6:00 pm at Muncie Central High School, 801 N Walnut. All are welcome.
Neighborhood Newsletters
On the Web
Neighborhood Action Plan: https://minnetristamckinleyplan.wordpress.com/
Neighborhood Map
McKinley map (pdf)
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Ludingwood Neighborhood
Neighborhood Association
Meetings: The Ludingwood Neighborhood Association meets at 2pm in April and October at Woodlands Nursing Home, 3820 W. Jackson St. All are welcome.
On the Web
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MuncieLudingwood
Email: ludingwoodmuncie@gmail.com
Neighborhood Map
Ludingwood map (pdf)
Documents
Ludingwood Neighborhood Plan (pdf)
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Storer Woods Neighborhood
Storer Woods is a combination is three neighborhoods – Sunset Knoll, Johnson Circle, and Johnson Woods – northeast of Ball State’s campus. The Storer Woods Neighborhood Association was created in 2022 to connect these neighborhoods and provide input on the planned housing development on the former site of Storer Elementary School.
E.W. Storer was the founder of Muncie Bank Corp, a philanthropist, and an educator with active scholarships still today. Johnson was the owner of a lumber company and the woods that he developed into Johnson Woods and Johnson Circle.
The Storer Estates development will add 35 single-family homes and a city park to the neighborhood. The park will feature a playground, pickleball courts, picnic shelter, and a three-quarter-mile asphalt trail that connects to the existing pedestrian bridge along the east edge. An architect who lives in the neighborhood gathered resident input and assisted the city in the design of the playground.
On the Web
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/storerwoodsneighborhoodassociation
Neighborhood Maps
Johnson Woods map (pdf)
Sunset Knoll map (pdf)
Plat maps for Johnson Woods here and here