January 9, 2026
Borden State Bank Building
Looking to expand its trailhead facilities by adding public restrooms, the Town of Borden is launching a crowdfunding campaign. The proposed Borden restroom facility would join other public restrooms located at the Monon South Trail trailheads in Campbellsburg, New Pekin, Orleans, and Salem.
Recognizing that the restroom facilities are an important benefit for trail users, Radius Indiana and the Town of Borden are seeking to add this amenity to the Borden trailhead location by restoring the 1900-era Borden State Bank building. Already located directly across the street from the downtown Monon South Trailhead, this structure is ideal for a restroom facility.
“While Borden does not currently have restroom structures in place, we see this as a great added benefit to community members and trail users, especially since we are located on the longest Monon South Trail segment completed,” said Brenna LaDuke, the Town Development Coordinator of Borden. “With the Borden State Bank building, we have an opportunity to preserve an important piece of history in our town, turning it into a landmark that can be explored and used by those on the trail.”
To achieve its goal of adding a restroom facility, the Town of Borden, with the support of Radius Indiana, has launched a crowdfunding campaign through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority’s CreatINg Places grant program. If the campaign reaches its goal of $48,000, the IHCDA will provide a matching CreatINg Places grant of the same amount to the project. The funds from individuals' donations, the CreatINg Places grant, and contributions from Radius and other donors will also be used to help match a SoIN grant. All funds collected will be put toward the restoration and construction cost of the project.
Monon South trailheads in Campbellsburg, New Pekin, Orleans, and Salem already have restroom structures in place. Final inspections on these public restroom facilities are expected to be conducted in the first quarter of this year, after which the facilities will officially open for public use.
“When the current trailhead restrooms open, visitors and communities can enjoy the full amenities at each of the Monon South Trailheads,” said Jeff Quyle, President and CEO of Radius Indiana. “Looking to the future, we will continue to search for ways that we can assist in improving upon the trail to better serve our southern Indiana communities. Partnering with Borden to help them launch their Public Restroom crowdfunding campaign is just a start.”
When final inspections are complete, all trailhead restroom facilities are expected to be open every day from dawn to dusk. In addition to restrooms, the trailheads provide bike repair tools, parking, seating, and other amenities to serve trail users.
To learn more about the Borden Patronicity crowdfunding campaign or to make a donation, visit Patronicity.com/Bordentrailrestroom.
ABOUT THE MONON SOUTH TRAIL: The Monon South Trail is a proposed 57-mile trail that runs through four counties in southern Indiana: Lawrence, Orange, Washington, and Clark. Phase 1A of trail construction was completed in 2025 and is open to the public in multiple segments through the communities of Borden, New Pekin, Salem, Saltillo, Campbellsburg, Orleans, and Mitchell. The Monon South Trail is facilitated by Radius Indiana and their various partners.