MIAMI BEACH on the Wabash River was located four miles east of Attica on the Riverside Road and was in operation at least from 1925 until 1930. Some think it was in existence for six to eight years.

It was first owned and operated by John and Frank Fix and William and Frank Pritscher. Later it was owned by Tom Taylor who sold it to Frank Sheets and Otis Rhode in July 1930.

This was a family recreation spot that had concession stands, picnic tables, bathing facilities, fireworks and a huge stage for entertainment. It drew large crowds for the time.

According to an ad in the Fountain-Warren Democrat, there was going to be two concerts on August 30, 1925 by the Pine Village Orchestra. They were also making arrangements for Gossett's Bucking Ford for two shows. Admission was 10 cents.

Others who performed were Lula Bell and Scotty, Grace Wilson, Sons of the Pioneers, Patsy Montana and Tom Corwin (he played the jug) ... all from the BARN DANCE of WLS RADIO, CHICAGO.

One tragedy marred an otherwise happy place when Virgil Parks, a local resident, was killed on one of the slides