Cass County Dentzel Carrousel in Logansport, Indiana

The Cass County Dentzel Carousel in Logansport, Indiana, is a historic, hand-carved carousel built by the Dentzel Carousel Company, likely around 1900, and is a National Historic Landmark. It features stationary, hand-carved animals, and is famous for its brass ring tradition, where riders can try to catch a brass ring for a free ride. It is one of the company's oldest surviving menagerie-style carousels, with animals likely hand-carved by George Dentzel. Housed in a modern building in Riverside Park, it operates seasonally, with a miniature train also available. The carrousel features 43 anim

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