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I'On village Walk
Prescient Street and Return to Start

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This part of the Village Walk takes you through the first part of I'On to be constructed, our "historic district" begun in 1998.

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I'On Village Walk, Corner Prescient Street Turn Right at the three way intersection of Eastlake and Prescient Street. The flagstone paving on the corner defines a turn for automobiles, while the larger turning radius allowed by the actual curb accommodates large vehicles moving slowly. Walk West on Prescient Street to the bend using the sidewalk. On your right at you will pass a wrought iron gate designed by master blacksmith Phillip Simmons.

57.

At the bend, check the bronze plaque attached to the low brick wall that serves as a bench. Prescient street was the first street completed in I’On. What is the name of the family listed as one of the first residents of I’On whose name starts with the letter “A” ______________?

59.

I'On Village Walk, Prescient Street Follow the bend around to the right (North). On your right at 11 Prescient Street, you will pass the first wheelchair accessible home in I’On. It demonstrates how traditional architecture can be adapted to meet special needs. The house has ramps for the front and rear door. The interior is also adapted for wheelchair access.

60.

Continue walking North 340° until you arrive at Eastlake. The Boathouse will be visible in front and to the right of you. Cross Sowell Street and inspect the black marble marker across from the end of Prescient Street. What year was Eastlake Park dedicated? ________

61.

Walkway along edge of Eastlake, I'On Village Walk Turn Left on Sowell and walk West along the Lake to the intersection of Ponsbury and Sowell Street. There is a red brick house on the corner and a triangular island in the middle of this intersection. Intersections in I’On are usually distorted and roads have frequent bends to reduce traffic speeds. I’On’s layout has been called “cranky” and “an irritated grid.” A more Cartesian arrangement was considered, but rejected in favor of a pattern which would slow traffic speeds.

You will walk in the same direction as the family in this picture is walking, the maker referenced in step 60 above is about 200 feet behind them next to the sidewalk.

62.

One of the Three Sisters Houses, I'On Village Walk At the intersection of Ponsbury and Sowell turn left (South 220°) putting Eastlake at your back and walk South along the Sidewalk. You will pass several nearly identical houses with large columns, I’On’s _____ sisters, the Rookery Houses. The tennis courts should be visible behind these houses. A Palladian style pool pavilion that is the home of the I’On Club should also be visible behind the houses. Membership in the club is open to non residents of I’On.

63.

When you reach the end of Civitas Street, turn right (West 270°). I’On Square should be visible ahead of you. The parking area for the I’On Club should be at your back as you walk towards the Square on Civitas Street.

64.

Walk West 270° on Civitas to I’On Square until you reach the triangular green and tree planter in the middle of the Square. The flagpole will be across Civitas from the Square and O’Brion’s Pub, Belles Fleurs Coffee and The Square Onion are available if you are hungry or thirsty.

65.

You may wish to walk out to the traffic circle on Mathis Ferry Road and inspect its pedestrian features. The tight radius of this round-a-bout and cross walk arrangements make this a very safe place for pedestrians to cross the road. This traffic structure is safer than a light controlled intersection and handles more traffic. A historic marker for Jacob Bond I’On is on the grass adjacent to the circle.

66.

Congratulations! if you have answered the landmark questions correctly you have finished your village walk and qualify for a commemorative embroidered patch. Use the form on page 32 to summarize your answers and submit your order. Net proceeds from the sale of these patches and the guidebooks for this tour will be donated to the Mt. Pleasant green space fund.

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56.	Turn Right at the three way intersection of Eastlake and Prescient Street. The flagstone paving on the corner defines a turn for automobiles, while the larger turning radius allowed by the actual curb accommodates large vehicles moving slowly. Walk West on Prescient Street to the bend using the sidewalk. On your right at you will pass a wrought iron gate designed by master blacksmith Phillip Simmons.
57.	At the bend, check the bronze plaque attached to the low brick wall that serves as a bench. Prescient street was the first street completed in I’On. What is the name of the family listed as one of the first residents of I’On whose name starts with the letter “A” ______________?
59.	Follow the bend around to the right (North). On your right at 11 Prescient Street, you will pass the first wheelchair accessible home in I’On. It demonstrates how traditional architecture can be adapted to meet special needs. The house has ramps for the front and rear door. The interior is also adapted for wheelchair access.
60.	Continue walking North 340° until you arrive at Eastlake. The Boathouse will be visible in front and to the right of you. Cross Sowell Street and inspect the black marble marker across from the end of Prescient Street. What year was Eastlake Park dedicated? ________
61.	Turn Left on Sowell and walk West along the Lake to the intersection of Ponsbury and Sowell Street. There is a red brick house on the corner and a triangular island in the middle of this intersection. Intersections in I’On are usually distorted and roads have frequent bends to reduce traffic speeds. I’On’s layout has been called “cranky” and “an irritated grid.” A more Cartesian arrangement was considered, but rejected in favor of a pattern which would slow traffic speeds. You will walk in the same direction as the family in this picture is walking, the maker referenced in step 60 above is about 200 feet behind them next to the sidewalk.
62.	At the intersection of Ponsbury and Sowell turn left (South 220°) putting Eastlake at your back and walk South along the Sidewalk. You will pass several nearly identical houses with large columns, I’On’s _____ sisters, the Rookery Houses. The tennis courts should be visible behind these houses. A Palladian style pool pavilion that is the home of the I’On Club should also be visible behind the houses. Membership in the club is open to non residents of I’On.
63.	When you reach the end of Civitas Street, turn right (West 270°). I’On Square should be visible ahead of you. The parking area for the I’On Club should be at your back as you walk towards the Square on Civitas Street.
64.	Walk West 270° on Civitas to I’On Square until you reach the triangular green and tree planter in the middle of the Square. The flagpole will be across Civitas from the Square and O’Brion’s Pub, Belles Fleurs Coffee and The Square Onion are available if you are hungry or thirsty.
65.	You may wish to walk out to the traffic circle on Mathis Ferry Road and inspect its pedestrian features. The tight radius of this round-a-bout and cross walk arrangements make this a very safe place for pedestrians to cross the road. This traffic structure is safer than a light controlled intersection and handles more traffic. A historic marker for Jacob Bond I’On is on the grass adjacent to the circle.
66.	Congratulations! if you have answered the landmark questions correctly you have finished your village walk and qualify for a commemorative embroidered patch. Use the form on page 32 to summarize your answers and submit your order. Net proceeds from the sale of these patches and the guidebooks for this tour will be donated to the Mt. Pleasant green space fund.
	Back to Main Village Walk Page