1968 Indiana's oldest gay bar, The Mark III Tap Room, closed due to January 2024 water damage.

The Mark III Tap Room, Indiana's oldest gay bar established in 1968, remains closed due to water damage from a pipe burst in January 2024. Known as "the Mark," the bar has been a staple of the Muncie LGBTQ+ community, but its closure has impacted performances and community outreach. Its owner, Prang, is a founding member of the burlesque troupe "The Fabulous Funcie Femmes."