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Cicero

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As the wave of development in Hamilton County has made its way north, Cicero has been transformed from a country town to a growing community. It is nestled at the north end of Morse Reservoir, which offers access to fishing, boating and water sports. The town's two parks consist of picnic areas, fishing, walking paths, community building, marina, boat dock rental slips, an outdoor pool, basketball, volleyball, tennis courts and playground equipment. Throughout the year the Parks Department hosts a variety of events, including fishing tournaments, boat shows and a Fourth of July festival.
 
Area
3.254 square kilometers
 
Location
Cicero is 25 miles from downtown Indianapolis, between Arcadia and Noblesville along Highway 19 on the banks of the White River.
 
Population
4,347 (2003)
 
Public interest
Cicero Town offices - 150 West Jackson, P.O. Box 650, Cicero, 46034; (317)984-4900

Cicero Police Department - 70 S. Byron Street, Cicero, 46034, (317)984-3648;

Cicero Fire Department - 1359 Stringtown Pike, P.O. Box 477, Cicero, 46034, (317)984-4575;

Hamilton North Public Library - 209 W. Brinton Street, Cicero, 46034, (317)984-5623;

Cicero Area Chamber of Commerce - 70 N. Byron Street, P.O. Box 466, Cicero, 46034, (317)984-4079

 
Utilities
Indiana Gas (Vectren) 1-800-227-1376

Ameritech (SBC) 1-800-742-8771

Cinergy PSI (electric) 1-800-521-2232

Cicero Utilities Department 317-984-4900
 
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