"Gateway to Beautiful Southern Indiana," Martinsville City is 30 miles south of Indianapolis via State Road 67 or 37.  Serving as the county seat, the city is a hub for many of the services and activities in Washington Township and the surrounding area.  Claiming a rich history, Martinsville is the hometown of many famous people including University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) coach John Wooden.  Residents enjoy a scenic home on the banks of the White River near Cataract Falls and Eel River.  The Morgan-Monroe State Forest provides year-round recreational activity, although the city maintains a 90-acre city park.  The Christmas Light Display, Halloween Haunted Trail, and Fourth of July celebration are just a few examples of the pride and community spirit of Martinsville residents.  Newcomers will discover excellence in education in the Metropolitan School District of Martinsville and state-of-the-art healthcare in Morgan County Memorial Hospital.