Crane, IN

united states

Crane is a small Indiana town of 260 people in Martin County, accessible via State Route 231. Most visitors come from Indianapolis (90 miles via I-69 and US 50) or Evansville (60 miles north on US 231). The surrounding area features rolling farmland and forests typical of south-central Indiana. The town's claim to fame is hosting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, a major Navy facility that dominates the local economy.