Alexandria is also known as "Small Town USA" and holds an annual festival to honor this heritage. Famous residents include Bill and Gloria Gaither, winners of four Grammys.  At Gaither Family Resources & Latte' Gourmet Coffee & Lunch Bar, enjoy creative solitude, real community, incredible books, unique gifts, a delicious breakfast, lunch or specialty coffee.  Browse through the life centers or watch the latest Homecoming Video.

Alexandria is home to what is lauded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's Largest Ball of Paint.  It is also the home of a community band which draws musicians from several neighboring communities.

This town is situated a little to the east of center of Monroe Township and eleven miles north of Anderson.  Whether it derived its name from the man who, it is said, wept because there were no more kingdoms to conquer, or from the ancient city of the same name, we are not advised; be as it may, we have a modern Alexandria.  Though it may not compare with the ancient Alexandria, it is, nevertheless, a handsome and thriving little town.  The site was well chosen, on an elevated piece of ground, on the north side of Pipe Creek, and on the land originally belonging to Conner and Stephenson.  It was laid out in the year 1835.

Population in July 2008: 5,854