Waycross is the camp and conference center of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. Waycross opened in 1957. It is located on over 400 acres (1.6 km²) on Bear Creek Road, in Jackson Township. The site is centered in a beautiful valley near the intersection of Bear Creek and Richards Roads. The Bilhiemer family built the original house (now called the Main House) and tried to farm the property. The farm failed and a man named Charlie Murphy bought the property. History tells that the Mr. Murphy tried to run a gambling operation out of the property.