Founders Grove is located in ZIP code 61701. It is a conveniently located and well-respected neighborhood, and for good reason. Residents say that the neighborhood is the sort of place where they can count on their neighbors for anything. The boundaries of Founders Grove are East Oakland Avenue to the south, East Washington Street to the north, South State Street to the west, and South Mercer Avenue to the east.
The Founders Grove Neighborhood Association helps plan neighborhood events and act as a central clearinghouse that helps neighbors with similar interests to get together. The Ivy League is an organized group of Founders Grove neighbors who share an interest in gardening. It is open to anyone living in the neighborhood. Throughout the gardening season, the group gets together to visit neighborhood gardens, share their knowledge and love of gardening, and occasionally sponsor talks by local experts.
The community is filled with large homes that are spectacular. Some of the older homes in the neighborhood date to 1897, while more recent homes date from around 1955. Most of the residences were built between 1920 and 1925. Size ranges from roughly 1,620 square feet to about 3,500 square feet.
The area is filled with lots of mature trees and immaculately maintained properties, evidence of the pride that residents take in the care and upkeep of their homes and their neighborhood.
Downtown Bloomington is within easy walking distance. It is a place where people can enjoy a diverse range of shops and restaurants located in some of the town’s historic buildings. Two country clubs are also near the neighborhood, providing members with great golf venues and a place for upscale yet quiet dining.