Officials cut ribbon on $3.1 million Commons project,  multi-use venue creates new opportunity in Washington

November 7, 2024

TrueScripts Market Pavilion - Image Provided by Matt Ramsey of OptiViz

WASHINGTON – City, county and regional officials set the stage for continued revitalization and renewal of the Daviess County region with the official ribbon-cutting of the $3.1 million Commons facility in downtown Washington November 8. “The city of Washington has already taken several steps toward an energized downtown and this formal ribbon-cutting will accelerate that movement right in the heart of the city,” said Washington Mayor David Rhoads.

The multi-purpose venue, located south of Main Street in downtown Washington, includes the German-American Stage for concerts and special events, the TrueScripts Market Pavilion along Main Street, and a Knights of Columbus Event Pavilion east of the lawn seating space in front of the German-American stage.

“The community now has a multi-use venue that can function as a convenient location for convening local gatherings and hosting events that could attract visitors from throughout the Midwest,” said Bob Grewe, Executive Director of the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation. “This signals that Washington and Daviess County are serious about developing quality of life amenities that are essential to retaining and attracting families to our community.”

During the final stages of construction this past summer, the TrueScripts Market Pavilion was used to inaugurate a farmer’s market. “Now, as we schedule and launch new events and activities, we expect to see thousands of visitors and residents take part in a broad array of activities that will draw people to Washington and the Daviess County region,” the Mayor continued.

The Commons will be an important component of the revitalized Discover Downtown Washington initiative. “We already have new loft and upstairs apartments occupied or under construction in our downtown, and we’re already seeing new life from the renovation of the new RTC Communications building immediately next to The Commons, which will serve as a coworking-type space and provide business incubator and acceleration services,” the Mayor continued.

"As Lieutenant Governor of Indiana, I have seen firsthand how Daviess County and the City of Washington have demonstrated a remarkable commitment to innovative economic development, elevating this area’s quality of life,” said Suzanne Crouch, who also serves as Indiana’s Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development.  “The opening of The Commons venue underscores that continuing commitment, and I offer sincere congratulations to all involved."