As you leave Indianapolis, Indiana going southwest on State Highway 67, after 65 miles you will come to the little town of Freedom. It was named by slaves who were set free in this place back in 1834 by a southern plantation owner who became convinced of the evils of slavery. Freedom’s other claim to fame it boasts on the welcome signs: "Home of Babe Pierce - Tarzan." Yes, the home of the football player turned actor who portrayed one of the very first "Tarzans" on radio and in silent movies.

Other than these two noteworthy historic events, Freedom is pretty much your standard, Midwestern small town. There’s a post office, a couple of businesses, the volunteer fire department, and the traditional flashing light. It’s a full half mile from city limit sign to city limit sign. Freedom sits along the "West Fork" of the White River with the railroad tracks sandwiched between the town and the water.

As you continue southwest about three miles you will come to a place that was formerly called "Farmer’s Ferry" in recognition of the Ferry Boat that would transport the farmer’s equipment and livestock across the river. Turning north on a gravel road you will soon pass the "Amish" general store on the right, then the "Amish" cabinet shop on the left. At this point the road narrows to a single lane taking you through the woods and up and down several steep hills. At the top of the third hill, on the right, is "Rock Haven," 91 acres of some of the most beautiful, rolling, wooded hills in Indiana; teeming with an abundance of wild-life including deer, turkey, raccoons, bobcats, rabbits, red-tailed hawks, and coyotes.

The gate opens into a pasture that rolls off to the woods on each side. The locals call this place "Thatcher’s Mountain" after the family who owned it for 75 years before us. They bought it from the Millers of Kentucky who bought it from the U.S. Government. Continuing down the drive you will see the old well on the right. It was dug in the 1800’s, is 30 feet deep, and lined with hand-carved stones. One-quarter of a mile off the county road the driveway reaches the crest of the hill. From this location there is a beautiful view for miles in three directions. Another one-quarter of a mile straight ahead is "Fish Creek" which winds its way across the back of the property. The elevation from this point to the creek drops over 100 feet.

Directions to Rock Have Ranch: 
Rock Haven Ranch is located at 6540 Gloryville Rd., Freedowm, IN, 47431. From Spencer, head south on State Hwy. 231/67, turn right on Gloryville Rd., which is 3 miles south of Freedom.  Procede on Gloryville Rd. for 1.3 milles.  Look for the Rock Haven sign on the right.