BACKGROUND: In 2005 the powers that be in Indiana state government created a law that allows for 10 additional liquor permits for Indiana cities/towns who meet a  4 part criteria. The specifications are...,the city must have a designated historic district, a courthouse, a historic opera house and a jail with Sheriff's quarters listed on the historic register as well. 

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Greencastle recognized it qualifies for these liquor permits. They saw the potential growth.  In 2015 they created Greencastle Downtown Alcoholic Beverage License Committee and passed RESOLUTION 2015-2 which outlines the use of liquor permits. "The City’s goal was to provide the finest dining environment in West Central Indiana in a single downtown district." (Their words, not mine.)

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WHAT THIS MEANS: He/She who holds the keys to the jail holds the keys to the city's future!

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(PDFs are the bla bla bla laws and ordinances)