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Auction to decide future of living history village

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A western Indiana living history village that has been a popular tourist attraction for five decades faces a cloudy future because of financial problems.

The Billie Creek Village in Rockville is the focus of an 11-day sealed bid auction that begins Monday.

The Indianapolis Star reports the sale includes 70 acres, two covered bridges, 30 Civil War-era buildings and a party pavilion, along with antiques, equipment and inventory from a general store.

The village was developed as a tourist and educational destination in the mid-1960s. Parke County Commissioner Jim Meece says many such sites can't find funding to continue in today's economy.

Supporters hope a bidder will buy the entire site so its mission can continue. If not, it could be sold off piecemeal.

Information from: The Indianapolis Star

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