I. HISTORICAL, NATURAL, AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES
AURORA
Hillforest Victorian House Mansion
213 Fifth St.
Mailing address: PO Box 127
Aurora, IN 47001-0127
(812) 926-0087 Fax (812) 926-1075
email:
hillforest@seidata.com
Web-site:
www.hillforest.org
Hours: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Personnel: Linda Early, Curator
Cindy Schuette, Administrative Asst.
Suzanne Ullrich, Docent Coordinator
Hillforest is a restored 1855 mansion open to the public for tours. Unique
meal & tour packages available for groups of 20 - 50. Special exhibits,
educational programs, and holiday tours offered throughout the year.
BEDFORD
Bluespring Caverns Park
1459 Bluespring Caverns Road
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 279-9471 Fax (812) 279-9472
email:
info@bluespringcaverns.com
Web-site:
www.bluespringcaverns.com
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Every
day, Memorial Day thru October 31; Saturday & Sunday only in April and May.
One hour tour by boat of
Myst'ry River explores the heart of the natural world.
Facilities include gift shop, gemstone mine & picnic areas. Overnight
adventure program for youth groups, October thru
April.
Hoosier National Forest
811 Constitution Ave.
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-5987 Fax (812) 276-3423
Hearing impaired: (800) 877-8339
email:
r9_hoosier_website@fs.fed.us
Web-site: www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (Headquarters office)
Personnel: Ken Day, Forest Supervisor
Jim Denoncour, District Ranger
Frank Lewis, Public Affairs Officer
Lester Wadzinski, Recreation Program Manager
Gary Dinkel, Ecosystem Program Manager
Manages the 200,000 acre Hoosier National Forest in southern Indiana.
Including over 240 miles of trails, lakes, campgrounds, and several historic
prehistoric sites. The Forest also has a district office in Tell City
Lawrence County Historian
Maxine Kruse
Box 1328
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 849-9938
e-mail: mkruse@kiva.net
BIRDSEYE
Patoka Lake Reservoir
RR 1 Box 290
Birdseye, IN 47513
(812) 685-2464 Fax (812) 685-2220
e-mail:
crawfordcountytourism@netpointe.com
Web-site: www.patokalake.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Manages a 26,000 acre property with 8,880 acre lake, offers 551 campsites,
large beach, 9 launching ramps, marina, bike trail, and hunting areas.
BOONVILLE
Scales Lake Park
800 Tennyson Rd
Mailing Address: PO Box 58
Boonville, IN 47601
(812) 897-6200 Fax (812) 897-6291
e-mail: info@scaleslakepark.com
Web-site: www.scaleslakepark.com
Hours: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday &
Saturday
Scales Lake Park is a 400+ acre family park that offers camping, fishing,
boating, cabin rental, hiking, and bicycle trails year round. Swimming and waterslide
are available in season. The T.D. Scales Pavilion is available for private
parties, etc.
Warrick County Historian
Kay F. Lant
6000 Lincoln Ave.
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-2604 Fax: (812) 476-3874
email: kayzeelant@aol.com
Warrick County Museum
217 S. First St.
Mailing address:
PO Box 581
Boonville, IN 47601
(812) 897-3100 Fax (812) 897-6104
Web-site:
www.warrickcountymuseum.org
Hours: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
Personnel: Virginia Allen, Director
History Museum with a living history schoolroom; 8 galleries, special
Civil War exhibit. Christmas in Boon-Village, December 4-7.
BRISTOW
Winzerwald Winery
26300 N. Indian Lake Rd. (CR39)
Bristow, IN 47515
(866) 694-6937-0001
e-mail:
greatwine@winzerwaldwinery.com
Web-site: www.winzerwaldwinery.com
Hours: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wednesday - Sunday
Personnel: Dan and Donna Adams, Owners
America's German & Swiss-style Winery.
Located on 85 acres of rolling lands in the Hoosier National Forest along
Interstate 64 in Perry County.
BROWNSTOWN
Jackson County Historian
Charlotte Sellers
439 E. 100 South
Brownstown, IN 47220
Office (812) 522-3412 Home (812) 358-5649
Fax: (812) 522-5456
email: csellers@japl.lib.in.us
Jackson-Washington State Forest
1278 E. SR 250
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2160 Fax (812) 358-5837
e-mail:
JacksonSF@dnr.state.in.us
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Eric Johnson, Property Manager
Offers camping, fishing, horseback riding trails, archery, hiking trails, hunting, picnicking, and one of the most scenic drives in southern Indiana, Skyline
Drive. Come and climb to the top of the firetower or enjoy a picnic at one
of the scenic vistas.
CANNELTON
Historic Cannelton, Inc.
PO Box 223
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-6927 or (812) 354-4880
Personnel: Susann Lyons, President
Cannelton's National Historic District includes St. Luke's Church, Indiana
Cotton Mill, and the entire downtown.
Perry County Courthouse Museum
State Road 66
Cannelton, IN
(812) 547-3190
CHARLESTOWN
Charlestown Architectural Preservation Society
PO Box 141
Charlestown, IN 47111
Clark County Historian/Cabin Interpreter Clark Cabin, Falls of the
Ohio State Park
Jeanne Burke
5807 Stacy Rd.
Charlestown, IN 47111
(812) 256-4685 Fax (812) 256-4615
e-mail: jeanne_b@hotmail.com
Will conduct historical research in Clark County. Tours of Clark Cabin are
offered weekdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; weekends 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Clark's Grant Historical Society
The Down's House Museum
PO Box 423
Charlestown, IN 47111
Hours: By appointment only
Personnel: Robert Gallman, President
CLARKSVILLE
Clarksville Historical Society Museum
2000 Broadway
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 949-9338 Fax (812) 944-8814
e-mail: janesarles@insightbb.com
A
monthly newsletter is published and the society collects photos, archives,
and memorabilia relating to the history of Clarksville.
Clarksville Little Theatre
301 E. Montgomery Ave.
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 283-6522
A small community theatre operated entirely by volunteers providing
theatrical productions for over 50 years, making it one of the oldest
community theatres in Indiana.
Falls of the Ohio State Park
201 West Riverside Dr.
Clarksville, IN 47129
(812) 280-9970 Fax (812) 280-7110
e-mail: info@fallsoftheohio.org
Web-site: www.fallsoftheohio.org
Hours: The Park: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Interpretive Center: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday.
Personnel: Steve Knowles, Property Manager
e-mail:
sknowles@dnr.state.in.us
Alan Goldstein, Naturalist
email: agoldstein@dnr.state.in.us
Bett Etenohan, Naturalist
e-mail: betenohan@dnr.state.in.us
200 acres of Devonion fossil beds. World class museum with award
winning movie.
CORYDON
Corydon Capitol State Historic Site
202 E. Walnut St.
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4890 Fax (812) 738-4904
Offer guided tours through Indiana's first state capitol and the Governor
Hendricks' headquarters. Property also includes a Visitor's Center and Constitution
Elm. Donations are accepted.
Harrison County Historian
Daniel Lee Bays
161 Ponder Lane NE
Corydon, IN47112
(812) 738-3570
e-mail:
danbayshistorian@hotmail.com
O'Bannon Woods State Park
7240 Old Forest Rd. SW
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-8232 Fax (812) 738-8255
Personnel: Pete Thorn, Property Manager
Robert Sawtelle, Assistant Property Manager
The park lies in the central and extreme southern part of the state,
bordering the Ohio River. The forest contains about 26,000 acres including
the Wyandotte Caves State Recreation Area.
Squire Boone Caverns & Village
100 Squire Boone Rd. SW
Mauckport, IN 47142
Mailing address:
PO Box 411
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 732-4381 Fax (812) 732-4841
e-mail: spelunk@squireboone.com
Web-site: www.squireboonecaverns.com
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cavern tours at 10:00, 12:00, 2:00, & 4:00
seven days a week, Memorial Day - mid-August.
One hour cavern tour, pan for gold, candle demonstrations, Gristmill, candy
& rock shops, soap-n-candle demonstrations.
EVANSVILLE
Angel Mounds State Historic Site
8215 Pollack Ave.
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 853-3956 Fax (812) 858-7686
e-mail: curator@angelmounds.org
Web-site: www.angelmounds.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday; closed
Monday.
Personnel: Mike Linderman, Site Manager
William Spellazza, Cultural Administrator
James Burton, Site Naturalist
Angel Mounds is a precontact Mississippian Indian site. The site consists of
a museum, interpretive center and a reconstructed village site. Angel Mounds
offers both, on-site and off-site educational programs.
Evansville Museum of Arts & Science
411 SE Riverside Dr.
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 425-2406 Fax (812) 421-7509
Web-site: www.emuseum.org
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday (EMTRAC
closes at 4:30)
Art galleries of 16th century - present. EMTRAC transportation center with
train and historic vehicles. 19th century historic village; hands-on science
area; planetarium; classes; lectures and special events.
Howell Wetlands
1400 S. Tekoppel
Mailing address: PO Box 6544
Evansville, IN 47719-0544
(812) 499-2952 Fax (812) 479-7573
Hours: Open to the public dawn to dusk.
Howell Wetlands encompasses approximately 23 acres of wetland habitat,
including an ox bow lake, backwater slough, bald cypress slough, overcup oak
slough, and prairie, as well as upland and woodland forest. Programs and
hikes are scheduled throughout the year. Over one mile of trail is open to
the public. Shelter house, Construction of an Interpretive Center is
planned.
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden
2421 Bement Ave.
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 435-6143 Fax (812) 435-6140
e-mail: staff@meskerparkzoo.com
Web-site: www.meskerparkzoo.com
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 365 days per year.
Personnel: Dan McGinn, Director
e-mail: dmcginn@meskerparkzoo.com
Erik Beck, General Curator
e-mail: ebeck@meskerparkzoo.com
Stephanie Sanderson, Visitor Service Curator
e-mail: ssanderson@meskerparkzoo.com
Brad Fichter, Animal Curator
e-mail:
bfichter@meskerparkzoo.com
Diana Barber, Education Curator
e-mail: dbarber@meskerparkzoo.com
David Voegel, Operations Curator
e-mail:
dvoegel@meskerparkzoo.com
Syd Dawson, Registrar
e-mail: sdawson@meskerparkzoo.com
Paul Bouseman, Botanical Curator
e-mail:
pbouseman@meskerparkzoo.com
Charlotte Roesner, Marketing Director
e-mail:
croesner@meskerparkzoo.com
Explore Evansville's Mesker Park Zoo & Botanical Garden. It is situated on
50 acres and exhibits over 600 animals, many in their natural habitats.
Coming in the near future is a new rainforest exhibit and main entrance!
The New Harmony Theatre
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
(877) 648-7469 Fax (812) 464-0029
Hours: Mid June - Mid August
Personnel: Scott LaFeber, Artistic Director
e-mail: slafeber@usi.edu
Amy Estes, Public Relations/Marketing Coordinator
e-mail: aeestes@usi.edu
The New Harmony Theatre annually offers three Broadway quality shows featuring
professional actors, performed in historic Murphy Auditorium located in
New Harmony, IN.
Reitz Home Museum
224 SE First St.
Mailing Address: PO Box 1322
Evansville, IN 47706-1322
(812) 426-1871 Fax (812) 426-2179
e-mail: reitz@evansville.net
Web-Site: www.reitzhome.evansville.net
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday -Friday (office); 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tuesday
-Saturday; 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sunday (tours); Group tours 25 or more by
appointment
Personnel: Tess Grimm, Executive Director
Christina Hagar, Assistant Director
The Reitz Home Museum is an historic house museum, Second Empire style
architecture, interior boasts late Victorian styles. Much of the furniture
is original to the Reitz family. The Reitz Carriage House has the Visitor
Center and Museum Shop. Special exhibits throughout the year. Victorian
Christmas from Thanksgiving to end of December.
Vanderburgh County Historian
Darrel E. Bigham
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 465-7014 Fax: (812) 465-7061
e-mail: dbigham@usi.edu
Vanderburgh County Historical Society
PO Box 2626
Evansville, IN 47708
Offer support services for K-12 teaching of local history, public programs
on county history, records collection facilitation, historical marker programs,
support services for historic preservation.
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
551 N. Boeke Rd.
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 479-0771 Fax (812) 479-7573
e-mail:
info@wesselmannaturesociety.org
Web-site:
www.wesselmannaturesociety.org
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Sunday; closed every Monday; and
Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day,
New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Personnel: Alice Rademacher, Director
e-mail:
arademacher@wesselmannaturesociety.org
Scott Kramer, Program Naturalist
e-mail:
skramer@wesselmannaturesociety.org
Lisa Hoffman, Teaching Naturalist
email:
lhoffman@wesselmannaturesociety.org
Wesselman Woods is a
National Natural Landmark and State Nature Preserve. It has 190 acres of virgin
bottomland, hardwood forest, unique to Indiana. This is complimented by several more acres of younger
forest, prairie, and pond. A Nature Center provides wildlife exhibits, a
bird observation room, meeting rooms, and gift shop. Programs, hikes and
special events are scheduled throughout the year. Over six miles of trails
are open to the public.
FERDINAND
Ferdinand State Forest
6583 E. SR 264
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 367-1524 Fax (812) 367-2846
e-mail: ferstfor@psci.net
Web-site:
www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/
Hours: Open year round
Personnel: Doug Brown, Property Manager
e-mail: ferstfor@psci.net
Outdoor recreation facility, swimming beach, primitive camping, fishing,
hunting, boat rentals, hiking and picnicking. Seasonal entrance fees.
Monastery Immaculate Conception/Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand,
Indiana
802 E. Tenth Street
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 367-1411 Fax (812) 367-2313
e-mail: info@thedome.org
Web-site: www.thedome.org
Hours: Guided tours: 10 - 11 a.m. & 1-2-3 p.m. Tuesday - Friday; 1-2-3
p.m. Saturday - Sunday; Gift shop hours: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Saturday;
12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
Monastery grounds include a majestic domed church, Lourdes grotto, outdoor
labyrinth, retreat center, and For Heaven's Sake Gift Shop. Founded in 1867,
the Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand seek God through the Benedictine
tradition of community life, prayer, hospitality and service to others.
FRENCH LICK
French Lick Winery
8498 W. State Road 56
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-2293 or (888) 494-6380
Web-site: www.frenchlickwinery.com
Personnel: John and Kim Doty
Steeped in history, the Beechwood Mansion houses this winery. Tour the
3,000 square foot wine cellar and enjoy specialty coffees and teas.
Beechwood Mansion also houses a restaurant and bed & breakfast.
Indiana Railway Museum, Inc.
1 Monon St
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-2405 or (800) 74-TRAIN
Web-site:
www.indianarailwaymuseum.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; April thru November every day
Personnel: Alan Barnett
e-mail: gabarnett@smithville.net
Historic depot houses a museum with memorabilia and gift shop. Train rides
and special events scheduled April - October.
GUILFORD
Chateau Pomije Winery
25043 Jacobs Rd.
Guilford, IN 47022
(812) 623-3332 or (800) 791-WINE
Fax (812) 623-2489
Web-site:
www.chateaupomijewinery.com
The winery and restaurant occupy a renovated 1891 barn featuring a 7,000
stone fireplace in the main dining room. Serves country style cuisine in the
restaurant, the winery is in the cellar.
HENRYVILLE
Clark State Forest
PO Box 119
Henryville, IN 47126
(812) 294-4306 Fax (812) 294-3814
e-mail: ClarkSF@dnr.state.in.us
Web-site:
www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/stateforests/clark.htm
Hours: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Walter Zak, Property Manager
Sandra Derringer, Assistant Property Manager
Clark is a State Forest that provides primitive camping, hunting, fishing,
hiking, horse camping and trails and sight seeing. Clark is an active timber
producing property that can provide help and assistance to private or corporate
landowners.
HUNTINGBURG
Historic Downtown Huntingburg
c/o Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce
309 N. Geiger St
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-5699 Fax (812) 683-3524
e-mail: chambered@huntingburg.org
Web-site:
www.huntingburgchamber.org
Personnel: Christine Prior, Executive Director
Huntingburg’s Historic Commercial District consists of two blocks of over 20
antique and specialty shops. The intriguing architecture of the late 1800s
combined with the charm and friendliness of local shopkeepers provides for a
unique shopping experience that has visitors from across the Midwest
attending the special downtown events throughout the year.
Huntingburg Museum
511 Fourth St.
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-2211 Fax (812) 683-5611
e-mail: museum@huntingburg.org
Web-site: www.huntingburg.org
Personnel: Charlotte Schneider, President
The Huntingburg Museum is located on the second floor of Huntingburg City
Hall and includes artifacts that are significant to the social and cultural
development of the city of Huntingburg. Artifacts include the bed of
founding father, Colonel Jacob Geiger, a turn of the century horseless
carriage complete with anchor and doggy whip, and memorabilia from the three
movies made in Huntingburg.
League Stadium
Corner of 1st and Cherry Streets
Mailing address: PO Box 10
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-2211 Fax (812) 683-5611
e-mail: park@huntingburg.org
Web-site: www.huntingburg.org
Personnel: Jim Rueger, Park Superintendent
Originally built in the late 1800s, this 2600 seat baseball stadium received
major renovations 100 years later when it became the home of the Rockford
Peaches in the moves “A League of Their Own”. Later HBO used the stadium in
their movie “Soul of the Game”. Today it serves as the home of the
Southridge High School Raiders during the spring and the Dubois County
Bombers of the CICL in the summer.
JASPER
Dubois County Historical Society
737 W. 8th St.
Jasper, IN 47547
(812) 482-3074
Contact: John Fierst
Personnel: Mary Ann Hayes, President
Dubois County Historian
John Fierst
737 W. 8th St.
Jasper, IN 47546-2605
(812) 482-3074
Historic Jasper, Inc.
PO Box 525
Jasper, IN 47547
(812) 482-6873
Offer help on the study of Jasper, especially on preservation and written
histories.
Jasper Community Arts Commission
951 College Ave.
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 482-3070 Fax (812) 634-6997
e-mail: jasperarts@psci.net
Web-site: www.jasperarts.org
Hours: 9:0 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Darla Blazey, Executive Director
e-mail: dblazey@ci.jasper.in.us
Doreen Lechner, Facility Manager
e-mail: dlechner@ci.jasper.in.us
Donna Schepers, Education Coordinator
e-mail:
dschepers@ci.jasper.in.us
Kit Miracle, Visual Arts Coordinator
e-mail: kmiracle@ci.jasper.in.us
Kelley Leuck, Administrative Assistant/Box Office Manager
e-mail: jasperarts@psci.net
Jill Watson, Regional Services Coordinator
e-mail: region11@ci.jasper.in.us
The Jasper Community Arts Commission (a Dept. Of the City of Jasper) sponsors
and develops artistic activities and educational programs for adults and
children and administers
the operation of the Jasper Arts Center and Krempp Gallery. High
quality professional performing arts events and programs currently on tour
are presented in the 675 seat theater, and the Krempp Gallery features
monthly exhibits of artwork from local, regional and nationally recognized
artists. The Jasper Arts Center is the Region 11
regional arts partner for the Indiana Arts Commission.
JEFFERSONVILLE
Clark County Historical Society
PO Box 606
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Howard Steamboat Museum and Mansion
1101 E. Market St.
Mailing address: PO Box 606
Jeffersonville, IN 47131
(812) 283-3728 Fax (812) 283-6049
e-mail: HSMSteam@aol.com
Web-site: www.steamboatmuseum.org
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday
Personnel: Yvonne B. Knight, Administrator
David Reinhardt, President
Iva Wonder, Administrative Assistant
The museum has a large collection of steamboat models, tools, artifacts,
etc. from the Great Steamboat Era. The 1894 Victorian Mansion also has many
of the original furnishings and family possessions. The mansion was built
by the Howards, premier steamboat builders. We offer guided tours to groups
(by appt.) and individuals. A school packet is available upon request.
Kramer Associates, Inc.
38 Forest Dr.
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 284-3830 Fax (812) 284-3830 (call first)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Mary Kagin Kramer, President
Carl Kramer, Vice President
e-mail: historicon@aol.com
We are an interdisciplinary consulting firm specializing in public history,
community development and public relations. We have a special interest in
community and corporate history, historic preservation and cultural resource
analysis, historic tourism, and volunteer administration and training.
LAWRENCEBURG
Dearborn County Historian
Chris McHenry
14684 Wilson Creek
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Office
(812) 537-2775 Home (812) 925-5714
e-mail: cmchenry@seidata.com
Dearborn County Historical Society
508 W. High St.
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-4075 Fax (812) 537-4075
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday - Thursday; 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Friday
Located in the 1818 Vance-Tousey House, the society features changing exhibits,
genealogical assistance, gift shop, and pioneer homestead – 1820 log
cabin and barn by appointment.
Perfect North Slopes, Inc.
19074 Perfect Lane
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-3754 Fax (812) 537-3352
e-mail: info@perfectnorth.com
Web-site: www.perfectnorth.com
Personnel: Clyde Perfect. President
Chip Perfect, General Manager
Ellen Perfect, Director of Marketing
Operates ski resort during winter months. 5 chairlifts, 5 acres of ski
terrain, complete with a ski rental shop, food services, night skiing, group
rates.
LEAVENWORTH
Crawford County Historical Society
PO Box 133
Leavenworth, IN 47137
Wyandotte Caves
7315 S. Wyandotte Cave Rd.
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 365-2705
Web-site: www.wyandottecaves.com
Six or more recreational trips through modern and primitive cave with
interpretive guide service.
LINCOLN CITY
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
3027 E. South St.
Mailing address:
PO Box 1816
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 937-4541 Fax (812) 937-9929
Web-site: www.nps.gov/libo/
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Personnel: Randy Wester, Superintendent
e-mail: libo_superintendent@nps.gov
Mike Capps, Chief of Interpretation
e-mail: mike_capps@nps.gov
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial preserves the site where Abraham
Lincoln lived from the ages of 7 to 21. The park includes Memorial Visitor
Center, with a museum, two memorial halls, and an orientation film about Lincoln's
years in Indiana. Also in the park are the gravesite of Nancy Hanks Lincoln,
Abrahams mother, and the Lincoln Living Historical Farm, where 19th century
pioneer life is interpreted.
Lincoln State Park
PO
Box 216, Highway 162
Lincoln City, IN 47552
(812) 937-4710 Fax (812) 937-4833
e-mail: byoung@dnr.in.gov
Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily; Nature Center hours vary seasonally
Personnel: Brad Young, Property Manager
e-mail: byoung@dnr.in.gov
Michael Crews, Assistant Property Manager
e-mail: mcrews@dnr.in.gov
Lincoln offers recreational opportunities including hiking, swimming,
playgrounds, picnicking, camping and boat rentals. Family cabins, group
cottages, and a group
camp are available. Colonel William Jones State Historic Site is a historic
house museum commemorating the life and work of William Jones, 19th century
merchant, politician, Civil War Colonel and employer of Abraham Lincoln in
his adolescence. Year-round interpretive program provided.
Reservations can be made for all the facilities by dialing 1-866-622-6746 or
going online at www.camp.IN.gov.
MADISON
Clifty Falls State Park
1501 Green Rd.
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-8885
Web-site:
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/parks/cliftyfalls.html
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday, November - March; (office open daily for park use,
April - October.)
Personnel: Darrel Skinner, Manager
Historic Madison, Inc.
500 West Street
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-2967 Fax (812) 273-3941
e-mail:
info@historicmadisoninc.com
Web-site:
www.historicmadisoninc.com
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Museum open April - October daily or by
appointment.
Personnel: John Stacier, President/Executive Director
Dedicated to education promotion, and assistance in preservation and
restoration of historic resources which protect the heritage and enhance the
quality of life in Madison, Indiana. The organization owns 14 properties.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC ARE: Judge Jeremiah Sullivan House; Dr. Hutchings Office
& Hospital; Francis Costigan House and Schroeder Saddletree Factory Museum.
Jefferson County Historian
Louis Decar
131 Hillcrest Dr.
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-5368
Jefferson County Historical Society
615 W. 1st St.
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-2335 or (812) 273-5023
Lanier Mansion State Historic Site
601 W. 1st St.
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-3526 Fax (812) 265-3501
Hours: Business Office: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; Mansion
tours: Tuesday - Sunday during regular season--schedule varies seasonally.
Historic house museum dedicated to J.F.D. Lanier, important early 19th
century Indiana figure. Notable example to Greek Revival domestic
architecture. A National Historic Landmark.
Lanthier Winery
123 Mill St.
Madison, IN 42750
(812) 273-2409 or (800) 41-WINES
Web-site: www.lanthierwinery.com
Lanthier winery is located in a small 18th century fort surrounded by lavish
gardens. The winery boasts 15 fruit and grape wines with an additional
3 special release holiday wines, unique gift items, and gourmet lunches served on weekends.
Madison Vineyards
1456 E 400 N
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-6500 or (888) 473-6500
e-mail: vineyard@seidata.com
Web-site: www.madisonvineyards.com
Located on 37 acres. A large deck affords guests affords guests a sweeping
view of the grassy picnic area, outdoor stage and surrounding hills.
Thomas Family Winery
208 E. Second St.
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-3755 or (800) 948-8466
Web-site:
www.thomasfamilywinery.us
Located just two blocks from the Ohio River in a rehabilitated 1850's stable and carriage house.
MARENGO
Marengo Cave/Cave Country Adventure
400 E. State Rd 64
Mailing address: PO Box 217
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2705 Fax (812) 365-2705 ext. 234
e-mail: contact@marengocave.com
Web-site:
www.adventureindiana.com
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Some attractions seasonal)
Personnel: Gordon L. Smith, President
e-mail: gordon@marengocave.com
Carol Groves, Vice-President
e-mail: carol@marengocave.com
Complete family and group recreation area. Featuring cave
tours, cave exploring trips, canoeing and kayaking, gemstone
mining, cave simulator, shopping and group adventure
packages.
MILAN
Villa Milan Vineyard
7287 County Road 50N
Milan, IN 47031
(812) 654-3419
e-mail: villamil@seidata.com
Sets atop a steep hill in the heart of the scenic Ohio River Valley
MITCHELL
Mitchell on the Move, Inc.
PO Box 224
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-9510
Sponsor projects, give financial assistance to some for the betterment
of Mitchell.
Opera House
219 Seventh St.
Mailing address: PO Box 343
Mitchell, IN 47446-0343
(812) 849-2337
Hours: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Tours upon request
Our aim is to offer the best possible shows at a low ticket price. We offer
approximately 24 shows a year and try to have something of interest for
everyone. We arrange tours when contacted. We believe attending a show is
like sitting in a living museum. 1902 Opera House is on the National Register
of Historic Places.
Spring Mill State Park
3333 State Road 600 E
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-4129 Fax (812) 849-4004
Web-site:
www.IN.gov/dnr/parklake/parks/springmill.html
Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Open year round. Village Mid-April - October, most
areas May - October.
Personnel: Mark Young, Property Manager
Brandt Baughman, Assistant
Jeff Cummings, Naturalist
Spring Mill has hiking trails, camping, saddle barn, nature center,
Grissom Space Memorial, lodge and dining room, 23 acre lake, Donaldson
Woods Nature Preserve, cave boat tour, 1832 pioneer village with working
grist mill.
MOUNT SAINT FRANCIS
Mary Anderson Center for the Arts
101 St. Francis Dr.
Mount Saint Francis, IN 47146
(812) 923-8602 Fax (812) 923-0294
e-mail:
info@maryandersoncenter.org
Web-site:
www.maryandersoncenter.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday, Office
Since its founding in 1989, the Mary Anderson Center for the Arts has
offered artists from around the world a place where the distractions of
everyday life are erased for a while.
MOUNT VERNON
Kauffman Winery
9901 Lower Mount Vernon Rd.
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-3769
e-mail: kauffman@evansville.net
Hours: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Call ahead for an
appointment during the week.
Kauffman Winery invites the public to come and enjoy the estate-bottled
wines that are made from one of Indiana's oldest vineyards. The winery
offers cheese and sausage plates and outdoor seating that overlooks the
hillside vineyards. Cellar tours are also available upon request.
Located 10 minutes west of Evansville and a half hour from Historic New
Harmony.
Posey County Historian
Glenn Curtis
9016 Schroeder Ct.
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-9346
Posey County Historical Society
PO Box 171
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
NEW ALBANY
Carnegie Center for Art & History
201 E. Spring St.
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-7336 Fax (812) 981-3544
e-mail: info@carnegiecenter.org
Web-site: www.carnegiecenter.org
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
Personnel: Sally Newkirk, Director
Suellen Wilkinson, Director of Development
Laura Wilkins, Director of Education
The Carnegie Center is a regional
contemporary art gallery and local history museum. Exhibits change every 10-12 weeks.
It is home to "Grandpa Makes A Scene: the Yenawine Dioramas", a folk art depiction of early Indiana
life. "Adventure West with the Famous Floyds," a
permanent exhibit on the Floyd Family and Sgt. Charles Floyd, the only
member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition to die during the journey, will
open January 2006. Opening April 2006 is an interactive, multimedia program
titled, "Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the
Underground Railroad in the Indiana and Kentucky Borderland".
Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site
914 E. Main St.
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-9600 Fax (812) 949-6134
e-mail: culbertson@disknet.com
Web-site: www.indianamuseum.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed
late November to first of April.
Personnel: Joellen Bye, Curator
Jamie Tucker, Assistant Curator
Mary Hoffman, Volunteer Coordinator
Tour a French Second Empire style mansion built in 1869 by one of Indiana's
wealthiest merchants. Fancy hand-painted designs adorn the mansion's walls
and ceilings. Guided tours last approximately one hour beginning on the
hour. Adults $3.50, senior adults (55+) $3.00, and children under 12 $2.00. Last tour begins at 4 p.m. Observes
Eastern Daylight Savings Time.
David C. Barksdale
614 Terrace Ct.
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 945-1839
e-mail: dddcbark@aol.com
Floyd County Historical Society
PO Box 455
New Albany, IN 47151
Piankeshaw Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
Scribner House
106 E. Main St.
Mailing address:
PO Box 881
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 949-1776
Hours: Call (812) 948-2921 for an appointment
Provides tours mostly to third graders as part as of their Indiana history
program. Scribner house is the oldest frame house in New Albany, being built
in 1814 by the founders of the city.
NEW HARMONY
Historic New Harmony
603 West St.
Mailing address: PO Box 579
New Harmony, IN 47631
(812) 682-4488 Fax (812) 682-4313
Tour reservations: (800) 231-2168
e-mail: harmony@usi.edu
Web-site: www.newharmony.org
Hours: Antheneum/Visitors Center open 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. with guided tours
offered at 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. 7 days a week from March 15 - December 30.
Group tours offered year-round.
Personnel: Connie Weinzapfel, Director
e-mail: cweinzap@usi.edu
Jan Kahle, Education Coordinator
e-mail: jkahle@usi.edu
Melissa Buller, Mgr. Development/Public Relations
e-mail: mabuller@usi.edu
Dan Goodman, Collections Manager
e-mail: newharmonyshs@dynasty.net
Amanda Bryden, Assistant Collections Manager
e-mail: Amanda-bryden@excite.com
Sara Brown, Sales
e-mail: ssbrown1@usi.edu
Historic New Harmony (HNH) is a unified program of the University of
Southern Indiana and the Indiana State Museum & Historic sites. HNH
interprets the rich heritage of New Harmony, Indiana which was the home of two historic communal societies
of the early 19th century. HNH offers award-winning interpretive tours,
education programs, exhibits, and special events.
Harmonie State Park
3451 Harmonie State Park Rd.
New Harmony, IN 47631
(812) 682-4821 Fax (812) 682-3842
e-mail: jgray@dnr.state.in.us
Web-site: www.camp.IN.gov
Hours 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily
Personnel: James Gray, Property Manager
e-mail: jgray@dnr.state.in.us
The park offers Class A camping, family cabins, swimming pool, hiking
trails, boat launching ramp, picnicking, fishing, shelter houses, and seasonal
programming.
Workingmen's Institute
407 W. Tavern St.
Mailing address: PO Box 368
New Harmony, IN 47631
(812) 682-4806 Fax (812) 682-4806
Web-site: www.newharmonywmi.lib.in.us
Hours: Labor Day to Memorial Day (winter)--10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday -
Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday;
Memorial Day to Labor Day (summer)--10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday,
12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday.
Personnel: Sherry Graves, Director
e-mail: sgraveswmi@hotmail.com
Frank Smith, Manager
e-mail: fsmithwmi@hotmail.com
The Workingmen's Institute is the public library for New Harmony. In addition,
the facility houses a local history museum and original manuscript archives
with materials relating to and dating from the two utopian communities located
here. The archive materials are available by appointment only.
NEWBURGH
Historic Newburgh, Inc.
9 West Jennings St.
Mailing address: PO Box 543
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 853-2815 or (800) 636-9489 Fax (812) 853-2815
e-mail:
director@historicnewburgh.org
Web-site: www.newburgh.org
Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Friday; 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday (hours
subject to availability of volunteers)
Personnel: Nancy Lybarger, Director
Located on the Ohio River. Historic walking tours and information, riverfront
walkway, festivals, antiques, unique specialty shopping and dining. A not-for-profit
organization whose mission is to preserve, revitalize, and promote historic
downtown Newburgh. Operates an information and historic preservation resource
center. Historic district is on the National Register.
NORTH VERNON
Jennings County Historian
Bret Caldwell
1090 E. 50 N.
North Vernon, IN 47265
Office
(812) 346-8989 Home (812) 346-2534
OAKLAND CITY
Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge
510 1/2 W. Morton St.
Mailing address: PO Box 217
Oakland City, IN 47660
(812) 749-3199 Fax (812) 749-3059
e-mail: PatokaRiver@fws.gov
Web-site:
www.fws.gov/midwest/patokariver/
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: William McCoy, Project Manager
e-mail: bill mccoy@fws.gov
Robert Dodd, Refuge Operations Specialist
Rosalie Mosley, administrative Tech
Established in 1994. The ultimate
goal is to purchase, restore and manage 22,083 acres of bottomland hardwood
habitat along a 20-mile stretch of the Patoka River in Pike and Gibson counties.
Access can be difficult due to scattered tract ownership. Land acquisition
to date includes 5,380 acres. Map and regulation
leaflets are available.
OSGOOD
Ripley County Historian
Helen Einhaus
643 Columbia Ave.
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-4755
PAOLI
Historic Lindley House
PO Box 454
Paoli, IN 47454
National Historic Registered Site reflecting the period 1850-1869 when it
was used as a home, contains furniture belonging to that era.
Orange County Courthouse
One Courthouse Square
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4769
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Diane Dillard, Court Reporter
The Orange County Courthouse, circa 1850, is one of the second oldest operating
courthouses in the state of Indiana. The Greek Revival design is one of
the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture east of the Mississippi
River. The building is open to the public. Special tours can be arranged.
Orange County Historian
Wilma Davis
311 W. Main St.
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3437
e-mail: evjo@kiva.net
Orange County Historical Society
PO Box 454
Paoli, IN 47454
Web-site: www.rootsweb.com/~inochs/
Hours: By appointment only
Memorabilia of Orange County communities throughout the years including
antique clothing, school equipment, church records, primitive tools, and
early court records. Primitive tools, early court records and old
newspapers.
Ski & Snowboard Paoli Peaks
Box 67
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4696 Fax (812) 723-2300
e-mail: info@paolipeaks.com
Web-site: www.paolipeaks.com
Ski & snowboard the best in the mid-west! 100% snowmaking with 17 trails, 5
chairlifts, wonder carpet & terrain park. Full service rental
department & Pro Shop.
PETERSBURG
Pike County Historian
Sandra McBeth
709 E. Locust St.
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-1043
e-mail: mcbeth@sigecom.net
Pike County Historical Society
406 Main St.
Mailing address: PO Box 216
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-1043
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday
Personnel: Sandy McBeth, President
Maintains the Pike County History Museum for the collection and
preservation of objects and artifacts relating to the history of the
county.
Prides Creek Park
1045 E. County Road 400 N.
Petersburg, IN 47567
(812) 354-6798
Hours: Open daily April - November
250 acres with a 90 acre lake and has camping, fishing, swimming, tennis courts, volleyball, picnicking,
etc.
PRINCETON
Gibson County Historian
Terry Nolcox
R2 Box 97
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 386-1221
e-mail: terrynolcox@direcway.com
Gibson County Historical Society
PO Box 516
Princeton, IN 47670
Personnel: Bernice Rainey, President
Vicki Page, Vice President
Preserve local history, publish monthly newsletter.
RISING SUN
Ohio County Historian
Bobby Joe Keith
832 4th St.
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Office (812) 438-3264 Home (812) 290-3182
e-mail: keithbjohio@yahoo.com
Ohio County Historical Society
212 S. Walnut St.
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-4915 Fax (812) 438-4925
e-mail: museum@ohiocoinmuseum.org
Web-site:
www.ohiocountyinmuseum.org
Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Saturday; 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sunday;
closed Wednesday
A museum with the famous "Hoosier Boy" hydroplane and local artifacts. A
gift shop and genealogy library are offered. Group tours, programs, and
meeting space available.
ROCKPORT
Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum
Rockport City Park, Seminary St., Rockport
Mailing Address: 6126 W. Hodges Dr.
Richland, IN 47634
(812) 359-4350 Fax: (812) 359-4350
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday & 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sundays from May 1 -
August 15.
Guides, presenters, and interpreters available for school field trips, tour
buses and small groups by appointment throughout the year. Full guided tour
of 14 cabins takes approximately 40 minutes and the last tour begins at 4:15
p.m.
Spencer County Historian
David Ranger
210 Walnut St.
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-4866
e-mail: davidranger@hotmail.com
SALEM
Washington County Historian
Willie Harlan
407 W. Market St.
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-6495
Washington County Historical Society
307 E. Market St.
Salem, IN 47167
(812) 883-6495
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday for genealogical research.
A large genealogy library, a museum of local artifacts, pioneer village
as well as the John Hay birthplace.
SANTA CLAUS
Holiday World & Splashin' Safari
Junction Highways 162 & 245
Mailing address: PO Box 179
Santa Claus, IN 47579
(812) 937-4401 Fax (812) 937-4405
e-mail: fun@holidayworld.com
Web-site: www.holidayworld.com
Hours: Weekends, May - mid October;
Daily, mid May - late August (check website or call for hours)
Personnel: Paula Werne, Director of Public Relations
e-mail: jpwerne@holidayworld.com
This theme park/water park combo offers families two-to-three days of fun,
with 100 acres of rides, live shows, games, attractions and shops. Holiday
World is the first theme park-open since 1946; it features some of the
world's top wooden roller coasters. The Raven, The Legend, and (in 2006) The
Voyage. The parks have been repeatedly voted the World's Friendliest and the
World's Cleanest. Parking is free, as are soft drinks. Plus, in Spalshin'
Safari, inner tubes and sunscreen are also free.
SCOTTSBURG
Preservation Alliance, Inc.
PO Box 122
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-7268 Fax (812) 752-7272
Preservation Alliance, Inc. works within the local community to preserve,
protect, and find adaptive uses for historical buildings and sites.
Scott County Historian
Carol Susnick
4898 Wind Drift Farm
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 794-4205
Scott County Historical Society
PO Box 245
Scottsburg, IN 474170
SEYMOUR
Freeman Airfield Museum
1040 A Avenue
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-2031
Web-site: www.IndianaMilitary.org
Personnel: Ted Jordan
e-mail: plumpjordan@aol.com
Set in a former Link Trainer building, the museum includes artifacts and
aircraft parts from World War II. Numerous captured aircraft parts have been
excavated and on display, including V-2 rockets. The museum tells the
history of Freeman Airfield and its contribution and that of its pilots to
World War II. Hundreds of German, Japanese and Italian aircraft were sent to
Freeman for evaluation and restoration then later sent to USAF Museum and
other sites.
SHOALS
Martin County Historian
Nancy Baker
PO Box 58
Shoals, IN 47581
(812) 247-2293
e-mail: nbaker@dmrtc.net
Martin State Forest
PO Box 599
Shoals, IN 47581-0599
(812) 247-3491 Fax (812) 247-2397
e-mail: MartinSR@dnr.state.in.us
Web-site:
www.in.gov/dnr/forestry/stateforests/martin.htm
Hours: 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (office hours)
Personnel: Jim Lauck, Property Manager
Darren Bridges, Assistant Property Manager
This is a state forest operated by the Indiana Dept. Of Natural Resources,
Div. of Forestry. Facilities available to the public include a 26-site primitive
campground, picnic areas and shelter houses, hiking trails, fishing lakes,
a fire tower and Arboretum for tree identification. Hunting is also allowed.
STARLIGHT
Forest Discovery Center
533 Louis Smith Rd.
Starlight, IN 47106
(812) 923-1590 Fax (812) 923-1595
e-mail: info@forestcenter.com
Web-site: www.forestcenter.com
Hours: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday - Friday; closed weekends & holidays
Discover the wonders of the forest and learn how valuable one tree can be.
Experience the beauty and richness of our woodlands. Wander through an
indoor forest, see the role the forest plays in our daily lives, and learn
how we are preserving its beauty and availability for many generations to
come.
Huber Orchard & Winery
19816 Huber Rd.
Starlight, IN 47106
Farm Market:
(812) 923-9813
Winery: (800) 345-9463
Fax (812) 923-3013
e-mail: info@huberwinery.com
Web-site: www.huberwinery.com
Personnel: Greg Huber, Vice President
Ted Huber, Vice President
One of Indiana's most diverse agricultural operations. Stroll through the
farm market, pick fruit and vegetables, take a tour of the wine cellar,
taste wines in the winery, visit the Children's Farm Park, cheese factory,
or bakery and shop for wine or fruit accessories in the Swirling Grapevine
gift shoppe.
Joe Huber's Family Farm & Restaurant
2421 Scottsville Rd.
Starlight, IN 47106
(812) 923-5255 Fax: (812) 923-0853
e-mail: info@joehubers.com
Web-site: www.joehubers.com
Joe Huber's Family Farm & Restaurant is a 350 acre farm offering a 4-star
restaurant, an unique farm market & gift shop, designer daylilies, company
picnics, seasonal events, hayrides, duck ponds and more. A fantastic spot
for folks of all ages.
TASWELL
Crawford County Historian
Richard Eastridge
866 N. Sycamore Rd.
Taswell, IN 47175
(812) 338-2057
TELL CITY
Hoosier National Forest
248 15th St.
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-7051 Fax (812) 547-6144
Hearing impaired: (800) 877-3423
e-mail:
r9_hoosier_website@fs.fed.us
Web-site:
www.fs.fed.us/r9/hoosier
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (Headquarters Office)
Personnel: Ken Day, Forest Supervisor
Jim Denoncour, District Ranger
Frank Lewis, Public Affairs Officer
Lester Wadzinski, Recreation Program Manager
Gary Dinkel, Ecosystem Program Manager
Manages the 200,000 acre Hoosier National Forest
in southern Indiana. Including over 240 miles of trails, lakes, campgrounds,
several historic prehistoric sites. The Forest also has a district office in
Bedford.
Perry County Historian
Anthony Collignon
PO Box 92
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-3441
e-mail: tonyc@psci.net
Perry County Historical Society
539 Eleventh St.
Tell City, IN 47586
VERNON
Our Heritage Inc.
Jennings County Historical Society
134 E. Brown St.
Mailing address: PO Box 335
Vernon, IN 47282
(812) 346-8989 Fax (812) 336-7071
e-mail: jencohissoc@seidata.com
Web-site: www.jenningscohs.org
Preserving Jennings County history. Historical museum with many
primitive artifacts used during the 1800s & early 1900s. Blacksmith shop
on site. Accessible too physically impaired.
VERSAILLES
Versailles State Park
Box 205 US 50
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-6424
Hours: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily
Camping, hiking trails, picnic areas & shelters, boat rental, fishing on 230
acre lake, outdoor pool, saddlebarn, campstore, seasonal naturalist, day use
horse trails.
VEVAY
Historic Vevay, Inc.
PO Box 284
Vevay, IN 47043
(812) 427-2319
Built in 1837, the Hoosier Theatre presents live theater and musical
performances in a historical setting.
Musee de Venoge, Inc.
111 Rt 129
Vevay, IN 47043
Mailing Address: 221 S. Delhi St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 829-0589 Fax (812) 829-0589 (call first)
Web-site:
www.users.fast.net/~dweaver/
Hours: By appointment
Personnel: Donna Weaver, President
Allan Cornelius, Secretary
In process of restoring circa 1805-15 French-Swiss cottage--one of the
earliest buildings in Switzerland County--built in the French Colonial
style.
The Ridge Winery
289 Hwy 156
Vevay, IN 47043
(812) 427-3380
Their first vintage in 1995 revived Indiana's winemaking tradition in Vevay.
Switzerland County Historian
Janet Hendricks
59 Knox Ford Rd.
Vevay, IN 47043
(812) 427-2272
e-mail: jhendric@switzerland.k12.in.us
Switzerland County Historical Society
PO Box 201
Vevay, IN 47043
(812) 427-3560
Hours: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. daily April - October or by appointment year
round.
Personnel: Martha Bladen, President
Ellyn Kern, Secretary
Operates 2 museums and is developing a new site. Switzerland County
Historical Museum at 210 E Market Street, housed in historic old church,
with a fine collection of local artifacts. Genealogical assistance
available. "Life on the Ohio" River History Museum at 208 E Market Street,
features a rare and diverse collection of documents and artifacts depicting
life and work along the Ohio River. Developing Agriculture Museum Center,
including reconstruction of a hay press barn as the focal point of a 1850s
farmstead, settled by the Swiss in 1817.
VINCENNES
Basilica of St. Francis Xavier
The Old Cathedral
205 Church St.
Vincennes, IN 47591-1133
(812) 882-5638 Fax (812) 882-4042
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Sunday
St. Francis Xavier parish is the oldest church congregation in Indiana.
Present church building dates to 1826. From 1834 until 1877, it served as
the cathedral church for the first four Catholic bishops of Vincennes; they
are buried in its crypt. Was designated a basilica in 1970 by Pope Paul
VI.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
401 S. Second St.
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-1776 Fax (8120 882-7270
Web-site: www.nps.gov/gero
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Sunday; closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving,
and New Years Day
Personnel: Dale Phillips, Superintendent
e-mail: dale_phillips@nps.gov
Frank Doughman, Chief Ranger
e-mail: frank_doughman@nps.gov
Gary Togstad, Chief of Maintenance
Pat Wilkerson, Administrative Officer
George Rogers Clark's conquest of the Old Northwest Territory is the theme
of this national historic park. The Revolutionary War story is highlighted
by the Clark Memorial's seven majestic murals. Additionally, a 30-minute
movie is featured in the Clark Visitor Center.
Grouseland/William Henry Harrison Home
3 West Scott St.
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-2096 Fax: (812) 882-7626
e-mail: grouseland@sbcglobal.net
Web-site:
www.grouselandfoundation.org
Hours: Mar. - Dec: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday; Jan. & Feb.: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Sunday; Closed Thanksgiving,
Christmas, New Year's Day.
Personnel: Carol Phillips, Administrator
e-mail: grouseland@sbcglobal.net
Home of William Henry Harrison, first governor of the Indiana Territory and
ninth U.S. President. Furnished with articles of the period to 1812,
including items that belonged to the Harrison family. Owned by the Francis
Vigo Chapter, D.A.R., and operated by Grouseland Foundation, Inc..
Indiana Military Museum, Inc.
2074 N. Old Bruceville Rd.
Mailing address: PO Box 977
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-8668
Hours: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Daily; Winter-by appointment
Personnel: Jim Osborne, Curator
Has one of the finest overall collections of military memorabilia in the
Midwest ranging from the Civil War to Desert Storm. WWII displays include
20 vehicles and artillery pieces, numerous artifacts.
Knox County Historian
Dennis Latta
2742 S. Hickory Corner Rd.
Vincennes, In 47591
Office (812) 882-1776 Home (812) 726-5333
e-mail: dlatta@vincennes.net
The Old Cathedral Library and Museum
205 Church St.
Vincennes, IN 47591-1133
(812) 882-5638
The oldest library in Indiana, founded in 1794, has a large collection
of 15th to 19th century books that belonged to the first Catholic bishop
of Indiana, Bishop Simon Brute. A number of volumes, plus artifacts of the Old Cathedral and
Vincennes are on display.
Vincennes Parks & Recreation Department
525 N. Fourth St, Room 104
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-1140
Outdoor concerts, basketball and volleyball leagues, shelter rentals,
fishing, camping, etc.
Vincennes State Historic Sites
PO Box 81
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-7422 Fax (812) 882-0928
e-mail: vincennesshs@yahoo.com
Web-site:
www.in.gov/ism/HistoricSites/Vincennes
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday (April -
November); open: Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day;
closed: Mondays, Easter & Thanksgiving.
Personnel: Bruce A. Beesley, Site Manager
e-mail: beesleyvshs@yahoo.com
Richard Day, Cultural Administrator
e-mail: vincennesshs@yahoo.com
Personal tours of Jefferson Academy, Territorial Capitol, Stout Print Shop
and Maurice Thompson House. Candlelight tour on Saturday evening of Memorial
Day weekend. "Muster on the Wabash" at Fort Knox II on first weekend of
November. Self-guided tours of Fort Knox II and Sugar Loaf Mound.
WASHINGTON
Daviess County Historian
L. Rex Myers
812 E. National Hwy.
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-2627
e-mail:
myers812@galaxyinterent.net
Daviess County Museum
PO Box 2341
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-5122
Hours: By appointment only
Preserve and display the history of Daviess County and Southern Indiana.
To educate and instruct the young people of the area in their history.
WEST BADEN
West Baden Springs National Historic Landmark
c/o Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
340 West Michigan St.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(800) 450-4534 Fax (317) 639-6734
e-mail:
westbaden@historiclandmarks.org
Web-site:
www.historiclandmarks.org
Hours: April through 1st week in January: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 3
p.m. on the hour; Sunday, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.; 2nd week in January - March;
Wednesday - Sunday, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Personnel: Tina Conner, Dir. of Marketing/West Baden Springs Project
e-mail:
connor@historiclandmarks.org
Marcy Holland, Site Manager
e-mail:
westbaden@historiclandmarks.org
Sandi Woodward, Emporium Manager
e-mail:
emporium@historiclandmarks.org
A National Historic Landmark famous for its elegantly restored and awe-inspiring
domed atrium (100 ft. tall, 600 ft. in circumference), its vast garden,
and its fascinating story. On State Road 56 in West Baden Springs, one mile
from French Lick.
West Baden Historical Society
PO Box 6
West Baden Springs, IN 47469
WINSLOW
Sugar Ridge Fish & Wildlife Area
2310 E. State Road 364
Winslow, IN 47598
(812) 789-2724
Consists of over 8000 acres of mostly old strip mined land and provides
tremendous recreational opportunities.
II. TOURISM ASSOCIATIONS, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, CONVENTION AND VISITORS' BUREAUS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce
1116 16th St.
Bedford, IN 47421
(812) 275-4493 Fax (812) 279-5998
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday -Friday
e-mail:
bedford@bedfordchamber.com
Web-site: www.bedfordchamber.com
Carnegie Historic Landmarks Preservation Society, Inc.
14687 Main St.
Moores Hill, IN 47032
(812) 744-4015
e-mail: chall@seidata.com
Hours: 8 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Janice Slater, President
Carol Calhoun, Vice-President
Linda Ickenroth, Treasurer
Organization was formed in 1987 to preserve, maintain and find new use for
Carnegie Hall. Carnegie Hall was built in 1907 and was named after
Andrew Carnegie who partially funded it. Originally founded in 1854 as
Moores Hill College with classes lasting until 1916 when college was
relocated to Evansville, IN. From 1918-1978 the building served various
duties as a public school building, housing a vocational school, then to a
grade and high school, then back to a grade school. Was last used as a
school in January 1987. The building is used for yearly alumni dinner,
reunions, wedding receptions, and a yearly Thanksgiving dinner. Also,
Head-Start has classes during the school year. We house a museum (with
College and High School memorabilia) and a library, open to the public.
Community Foundation of Madison & Jefferson County, Inc.
410 Mulberry
Mailing address:
PO Box 306
Madison, IN 47250-0306
(812) 265-3327 Fax (812) 273-0181
e-mail: jeffcom@cfmjc.org
Web-site: www.cfmjc.org
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Louise Markel, President/CEO
Melissa Andrew, Program Manager
Public charity. Build an endowment and make grants from the endowment to
benefit Jefferson County.
Crawford County Economic Development
6225 E Industrial Lane, Ste B
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 739-2248 Fax: (812) 739-4180
Crawford County Tourism Visitors Center
6225 E. Industrial Lane Ste A
Leavenworth, IN 47137
(812) 739-2246 or (888) 846-5397 Fax (812) 739-4180
e-mail:
crawfordcountytourism@netpointe.com
Web-site:
www.crawfordcountyindiana.com
Promotes Crawford County, lodging, restaurants, attractions, recreational
activities, caves, Patoka Lake, Ohio River and scenic areas. We give information
to walk-ins, telephone and by mailings.
Daviess County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau
One Train Depot St.
Mailing address:
PO Box 430
Washington, IN 47501
(812) 254-5262 Fax (812) 254-4003
email: chamber@dmrtc.net
Web-site: www.daviesscounty.net
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Charles Selby, Executive Director
e-mail: cselby@dcchamber.com
Elke Guratzsch, Executive Assistant
e-mail: chamber@dmrtc.net
Tom Miles, Chairman
Handle matters involving local businesses and customers. Helps to keep
businesses aware of changes and trends. Coordinates small business development.
Dearborn County Chamber of Commerce
320 Walnut St.
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-0814 Fax (812) 537-0845
e-mail: maryc@seidata.com
Web-site: www.dearborncountychamber.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Advance the business, economic, cultural and civic welfare of Dearborn
County, encourage retention and expansion of existing business and give
assistance to new firms. Resource of information for tourism and the county
Dearborn County Convention, Visitor & Tourism Bureau
320 Walnut St.
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(800) 322-8198 Fax (812) 537-0845
Web-site:
www.visitsoutheastindiana.com
Personnel: Debbie Smith, Director
e-mail:
dsmith@visitsoutheastindiana.com
Develop New Albany
222 Pearl St.
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 941-0018 Fax (812) 949-4990
A not-for-profit organization composed of businesses and community volunteers.
It is committed to the goals of economic revitalization, historic preservation,
and civic pride. It accomplishes this by development of businesses, renovation
of buildings, education of the public and the establishment of private/public
partnerships.
Downtown Evansville, Inc.
209 Main St.
Evansville, IN 47708
(812) 424-2986 Fax (812) 424-4772
e-mail:
tiffany@downtownevansville.org
Web-site:
www.downtownevansville.org
Dubois County Tourism Commission
2704 Newton St.
Mailing Address: PO Box 404
Jasper, IN 47547-0404
(812) 482-9115 or (800) 968-4578 Fax (812) 481-2809
e-mail: info@duboiscounty.org
Web-site: www.duboiscounty.org
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Kristen Ruhe, Director
e-mail: kruhe@duboiscounty.org
Tourism/Informational Resource Center for Dubois County and Southern Indiana.
Provides area maps, welcome packets, step-on-guide services, free group
tour planning, custom itineraries, and brochures on area attractions,
lodging facilities, restaurants, festivals and events. Dubois County
promotional video is also available.
Evansville Convention & Tourism Bureau
401 SE Riverside Dr.
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 421-2200 Fax (812) 421-2207
e-mail:
tourism@evansvillecvb.org
Web-site: www.evansvillecvb.org
Hours: ECVB open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; Visitors Center open 9
a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday & 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday
Personnel: Marilee Fowler, Executive Director
e-mail: mfowler@evansvillecvb.org
Laura Libs, Marketing & Communications Manager
e-mail: llibs@evansvillecvb.org
Bob Whitehouse, Director of Sales
e-mail:
bwhitehouse@evansvillecvb.org
Jan Fisher, Office Manager
e-mail: jfisher@evansvillecvb.org
As a destination marketing organization, the Evansville Convention &
Visitors Bureau provides a variety of services for leisure visitors,
conventions and tour groups. The ECVB can be the liaison between
visitors and the Evansville hospitality industry.
Ferdinand Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 101
Ferdinand, IN 47532
(812) 367-1731 Fax (812) 367-2371
Web-site:
www.ferdinandinchamber.org
French Lick-West Baden Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 347
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-2405 Fax (812) 936-2904
Web-site: www.flwbcc.com
Hours: 7 days a week April - November; 5 days a week December - March
Personnel: Alan Barnett, Executive Secretary
e-mail: flwbchamber@yahoo.com
Friends of Lincoln State Park
6906 N CR 250 W
Chrisney, IN 47611
(812) 362-7954
e-mail: lspfriends@swindiana.net
Web-site: www.lspfriends.org
Personnel: Dan Wilkinson, President
Provide volunteer and financial support for cultural and natural
resources/activities of Lincoln State Park.
Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau
702 W. Broadway
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-0999 or (888) 390-5825
Fax (812) 385-0545
e-mail: info@gibsoncountyin.org
Web-site: www.gibsoncountyin.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Eric Heidenrich, Executive Director
e-mail: info@gibsoncountyin.org
The Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau seeks to encourage and promote
the visitation to Gibson County through publicizing county events and
attractions, developing promotional materials, and fulfilling requests for
information from potential visitors.
Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 404
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-4080 Fax (812) 752-4307
e-mail: scottcom@c3bb.com
Web-site: www.scottchamber.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (All year round)
The Greater Scott County Chamber of Commerce will promote the interests of
business, industry and agriculture through the advancement of education,
quality of life, environmental awareness and tourism.
Harrison County Chamber of Commerce
310 N. Elm St.
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2137 Fax (812) 738-6438
Web-site: www.harrisonchamber.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday; noon - 5 p.m. Sunday
Personnel: Barbara Middleton, Executive Director
e-mail:
bmiddleton@harrisonchamber.org
Create new investment and job opportunities, promote tourism
Harrison County Convention & Tourism Bureau
310 N. Elm St.
Corydon, IN 47112
(888) 738-2138 Fax (812) 738-3609
e-mail: info@tourindiana.com
Web-site: www.tourindiana.com
Personnel: Jim Epperson, Executive Director
e-mail: jepperson@thisisindiana.org
Jeremy Yackle, Assistant Director
e-mail: jyackle@thisisindiana.org
Sherry Watson, Community Relations & Visitors Services
Stacy Zehnder, Administrative Assistant
The mission of the CVB is to develop, implement and support marketing
activities which attract visitors from outside Harrison County to county
tourism attractions, lodging facilities special events, meeting facilities
and tourism related services.
Harrison County Economic Development
310 N. Elm St.
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-2137
Personnel: Darrell Voelker, Director
Haubstadt Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 308
Haubstadt, IN 47639
(812) 768-6451
Promote the civic, commercial, and industrial welfare of the town of
Haubstadt and vicinity.
Historic Downtown Business Development Center
103 S. Walnut St.
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-2750 Fax (812) 438-2755
e-mail:
downtown@enjoyrisingsun.com
Web-site: www.enjoyrisingsun.com
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday; (on EDST from April - October)
Personnel: Tammy Elbright, Director
Karrah Miller, Administrative Assistant
The Historic Downtown Program is an Indiana Main Street Program. Our
program is dedicated to the revitalization and redevelopment of downtown
Rising Sun.
Historic Hoosier Hills RC & D, Inc.
1981 S. Industrial Park Dr.
Mailing address: PO Box 407
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-6410, ext. 5 Fax (812) 689-3141
e-mail: hhhills@seidata.com
Web-site: www.hhhills.org
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Terry Stephenson, Coordinator
Phyllis May, Program Assistant
Rural economic development in a nine-county region, focusing on natural
resource and quality of life issues. A non-profit, tax-exempt corporation
with numerous local committees. Serves southeastern Indiana.
Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce
309 N. Geiger St.
Huntingburg, IN 47542
(812) 683-5699 Fax (812) 683-3524
e-mail:
chambered@huntingburg.org
Website:
www.huntingburgchamber.org
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Christine L. Prior, Executive Director
e-mail:
chambereed@huntingburg.org
Marketing and community development corporation, which provides business
and tourism resources for its historic downtown as well as serving as an
economic development center for the city of Huntingburg.
Indiana's Historic Pathways
c/o Historic Southern Indiana
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 465-7014 or (800) 489-4474
Indiana's Historic Pathways is a state scenic byway that celebrates the
early settlement and transportation history of Indiana. What began as
footpaths worn by bison and used by Native Americans and early settlers
eventually became a stagecoach route, a railroad line, and automobile
highway. Indiana's Historic Pathways consists of U.S. Highways 50 and 150 in
southern Indiana as well as county roads that follow the old Buffalo Trace.
Indiana 15 Regional Planning Commission
221 E. First St.
Ferdinand, IN 47632
(812) 367-8455 Fax (812) 367-8171
e-mail: staff@ind15rpc.org
Web-site: www.ind15rpc.org
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Wednesday; 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thrusday;
closed on Friday
Personnel: Lisa Gehlhausen, Executive Director
Theresa Criss-Hartwig, Project Administrator Specialist
Tom Mosley, Technical Assistant
Sarah Kinder, Financial Administrator
Linda Lau, Office Assistant
Indiana 15 is a multi-county governmental agency serving Crawford, Dubois,
Orange, Perry, Pike and Spencer counties. Indiana 15 works with communities to
identify and prioritize economic development and planning activities such
as development of industrial parks, community facilities, infrastructure
improvements, tourism activities, historic preservation initiatives, and
affordable housing projects.
Jackson County Visitor Center
357 Tanger Blvd., Suite 231
Seymour, IN 47274
(888) 524-1914 Fax (812) 524-1915
e-mail: jcvc@hsonline.net
Web-site: www.jacksoncountyin.com
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday
Personnel: Tina Strak, Executive Director
e-mail: tina@jacksoncountyin.com
Jane Hays, Public Relations Manager
e-mail: jane@jacksoncountyin.com
Alicia Froedge, Office Manager
e-mail:
alicia@jacksoncountyin.com
Liz Sparks, Information Specialist
The Jackson County Visitor Center promotes Jackson County's versatile assets
such as John Mellencamp, agricultural markets and history, and varied
shopping opportunities.
Jasper Chamber of Commerce
302 W. Sixth St.
Mailing address: PO Box 307
Jasper, IN 47547-0307
(812) 482-6866 Fax (812) 482-1883
e-mail: chamber@jasperin.org
Web-site: www.jasperin.org
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Nancy Eckerle, Director
June Schnaus, Secretary
Promotes Jasper as a great community. An information & referral agency,
tourist information center.
Jeffersonville Main Street, Inc.
113 W. Chestnut St.
Mailing address:
PO Box 1474
Jeffersonville, IN 47131-1474
(812) 283-0301 Fax (812) 283-9923
e-mail: info@jeffmainstreet.org
Web-site: www.jeffmainstreet.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Jay Coursey Ellis, Executive Director
General information about Jeffersonville sites, attractions, and special
events.
Jennings County Chamber of Commerce
44 Short St.
Mailing address:
PO Box 340
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-2339 Fax (812) 346-2065
Web-site: www.jenningscountychamber.org
Personnel: Jan Tucker, Executive Director
e-mail:
jtucker@jenningscountychamber.com
Judy Heath, Administrative Assistant
e-mail:
jheath@jenningscountychamber.com
The Jennings County Chamber of Commerce provides programs and
resources to the business and professional community by working together to
promote a healthy business environment.
Jennings County Tourism
PO Box 415
Vernon, IN 47282
(812) 346-4865 Fax: (812) 346-8928
e-mail: visit@jenningsco.org
Personnel: Susan Walters, Director
e-mail: susan@jenningsco.org
Knox County Chamber of Commerce
102 N. 3rd St.
Mailing address: PO Box 553
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 882-6440 Fax (812) 882-6441
e-mail:
info@knoxcountychamber.com
Web-site:
www.knoxcountychamber.com
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Marc A. McNeece, President/CEO
e-mail: mmcneece@cbnstl.com
Liz Blue, Office Manager
To develop, educate and promote business in Knox County. To further enhance
the quality of life in Knox County.
Knox County CVB
PO Box 602
Vincennes, IN 47591
(812) 886-0400
www.vincennescvb.com
Personnel: Shyla Beam
email:
Lawrence County Tourism Commission
533 W. Main St.
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-1090 Fax (812) 849-0168
e-mail:
lctc@limestonecountry.com
Web-site: www.limestonecountry.com
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Jennifer Anderson, Director
Free tourist guides throughout the county for group tours; three self-guided
tours.
Lawrenceburg Main Street, Inc.
11 E. High St.
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-4507
e-mail: lmsa@one.net
Personnel: John K. Roberts, Project Director
e-mail: lmsa@one.net
LMS, Inc. is a public/private non-profit organization working in partnership
with the city of Lawrenceburg to promote downtown revitalization, recruit
new business, develop economic development tools to retain existing
businesses and promote a positive image for Lawrenceburg. To date, LMS,
Inc. has painted & fixed up 409 properties.
Lincoln Hills Patoka Lake Recreation Region
125 S. 8th St., Courthouse Annex
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-7028 Fax (812) 547-6775
e-mail:
lincoln-hills@in.rcdnet.org
Web-site: www.explore-si.com
The Lincoln Hills Patoka Lake Recreation Region is a membership based.
non-profit organization of tourism related businesses in Crawford, Dubois, Harrison, Orange, Perry, Spencer and Washington Counties
inviting people to explore southern Indiana as a travel and vacation destination.
Our membership ranges from Bed & Breakfasts, motels, cabins, restaurants,
marinas, parks, attractions, wineries, theme parks and museums. We encourage visitors at all times of the year.
Lincoln Hills Resource Conservation & Development
125 S. 8th St., Courthouse Annex
Cannelton, IN 47520-1251
(812) 547-7028 Fax (812) 547-6775
e-mail:
lincoln-hills@in.rcdnet.org
The organization provides a vehicle for dealing with rural issues through
citizen participation. Some examples of assistance includes: leadership,
development, information and education, technical assistance, organizational
help, referral assistance, grant-writing, and rural economic development.
Serves Crawford, Harrison, Perry, Spencer & Washington counties.
Lincolnland Economic Development Corporation
317 Main St.
Mailing address: PO Box 276
Rockport, IN 47635
(812) 649-2119 Fax (812) 649-2236
e-mail: lincoln@psci.net
Web-site: www.ledc.org
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: Thomas Utter, Executive Director
LEDC offers information on available buildings & construction sites,
transportation and shipping information, assistance to existing, expanding
businesses, county-wide data on the availability and rates of water, sewer,
natural gas and electricity, labor pool and demographics and information
on tax rates, local incentives and tax abatement programs.
Madison Area Convention & Visitors' Bureau
601 W. 1st St.
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-2956 Fax (812) 273-3694
e-mail: info@visitmadison.org
Web-site: www.visitmadison.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.
- 4 p.m. Sunday
Personnel: Linda Lytle, Executive Director
e-mail: linda@visitmadison.org
Ann Mulligan, Marketing Director
e-mail: ann@visitmadison.org
Marci Jones, Tour Coordinator
e-mail: marci@visitmadison.org
Tiffini Poling, Office Manager
e-mail: tiffini@visitmadison.org
Promote tourism in Madison and Jefferson County and assists tourist with information to make their visit a pleasant experience.
Madison-Jefferson County Industrial Dev. Corp. (MIDCOR)
975 Industrial Drive Ste. 3
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-4769 Fax (812) 265-3064
e-mail: info@midcor.com
Web-site: www.midcor.com
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: David Terrell, Executive Director
e-mail: dterrell@midcor.com
Debbie McCane, Administrative Assistant
e-mail: dlmccane@midcor.com
MIDCOR works to recruit new industry and to retain and expand existing
industry in Madison and Jefferson county. We work with state and local government
and private industry to improve the economic climate of our community.
Madison Main Street Program, Inc.
301 E. Main St.
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 265-3270 Fax (812) 265-3276
e-mail:
information@madisonmainstreet.com
Web-site:
www.madisonmainstreet.com
The Madison Main Street Program is dedicated to the ongoing revitalization
of downtown Madison, Indiana's historic commercial district through design,
organization, economic restructuring and promotion. The Program provides
hands-on help to the downtown commercial district from building facade renovations,
appropriate signage, building maintenance and window display, to educational
workshops on trends in retail and marketing. Also, the Program promotes
the celebration of downtown Madison with the "Music in the Park"
summer concert series, the holiday season's "A Celebration of
Giving" and other events geared to draw local residents & tourists
to our downtown.
Main Street Aurora
PO Box 156
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-1100
e-mail:
mainstreetaurora@suscom.net
Web-site: www.mainstreetaurora.com
Personnel: Karla Fry Schmeltzer Director
Matthew B. Probst, President
The vision of the Main Street Aurora Program is to revitalize the historic
downtown physically, commercially, and as a community gathering place.
Main Street Corydon
310 N. Elm St.
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-0581 Fax (812) 738-3609
Marengo Improvement Project
PO Box 236
Marengo, IN 47140
(812) 365-2651 Fax (812) 365-2083
Martin County Chamber of Commerce
123 Cooper Plaza
Mailing address: PO Box 447
Loogootee, IN 47553
(812) 295-4093 Fax (812) 295-5425
Handle any community needs in the commerce area. The chamber is located
in Indiana Workforce Development office. The staff is made up of volunteers.
Metropolitan Evansville Chamber of Commerce
100 NW Second St., Suite 100
Evansville, IN 47708-2101
(812) 425-8147 Fax (812) 421-58843
e-mail:
info@evansvillechamber.com
Web-site:
www.evansvillechamber.com
As an organization of businesses, we are your resource for business growth,
particularly in areas of retention and expansion. We also provide a pro-business
lobbyist as well as business start-up assistance, manufacturing assistance,
networking, and educational opportunities.
Ohio River Scenic Byway
c/o Historic Southern Indiana
University of Southern Indiana
8600 University Blvd.
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 465-7014 or (800) 489-4474
Web-site: www.ohioriverscenicroute.org
The Ohio River Scenic Byway is a nationally designated scenic byway that
closely follows the Ohio River through Indiana. The organization seeks to
preserve and protect the scenic, historic, natural, and recreational intrinsic
values in a climate that promotes economic development and stability.
Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau
7303 W County Road 175 S
French Lick, IN 47432
(812) 936-3418 Fax: (812) 936-7112
Web-site:
www.hisotricsouthernindiana.com
Personnel: Rob Denbo, Director
e-mail: robdenbo@bluemarble.net
Orange County Economic Development
216 W. Court St.
Mailing address: PO Box 281
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-3388 Fax: (812) 723-5684
e-mail: ocedp@iquest.net
Web-site: www.ocedp.com
Personnel: Judy Gray, Executive Director
Orleans Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 9
Orleans, IN 47452
(812) 865-9930 (message) or (812) 865-3190 Fax (812) 865-3413
Web-site: www.town.orleans.in.us
Personnel: Robert F. Henderson, Executive Director
e-mail: rfh@netsurfusa.net
Provides information on historic town of Orleans, annual Dogwood Festival,
Lost River Tours, and Orange County area attractions.
Paoli Chamber of Commerce
210 SW Court St.
Mailing address: PO Box 22
Paoli, IN 47454
(812) 723-4769 Fax (812) 723-4769
e-mail: paolichamber@verizon.net
Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Friday
Personnel: Carol Payton, President
Bettye Kemple, Executive Secretary
We are a Chamber of Commerce who works to promote our businesses, tourism,
and economic development in order to make our town and surrounding community
a better place to live, work and play.
Perry County Chamber of Commerce
645 Main St., Suite 200
Mailing address: PO Box 82
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-2385 Fax (812) 547-8378
e-mail:
info@perrycountychamber.org
Web-site:
www.perrycountychamber.com
Serve member clients business needs through training, research, advocacy
and government relations.
Perry County Convention & Visitors Bureau
645 Main St. Ste. 200
Mailing address: PO Box 721
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-7933 or (888) 343-6262 Fax (812) 547-8378
e-mail: perrycountycvb@psci.net
Web-site: www.perrycountyindiana.org
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Personnel: ____________, Executive Director
e-mail: perrycountycvb@psci.net
Promotes tourism in Perry County in cooperation with the Hoosier National
Forest, Ohio River Scenic Route, Lincoln Hills/Patoka Lake Recreation
Association,
Indiana Department. of Tourism, Historic Southern Indiana, Southern Indiana Regional
Marketing Cooperative, and the Historic Landmarks Foundation.
Perry County Development Corporation
601 Main St. Ste A
Tell City, IN 47586
(812) 547-8377 Fax (812) 547-8378
email: pcdcgw@psci.net
Personnel: Greg Wathen, Executive Director
Pike County Chamber of Commerce
714 Main St.
Mailing address: PO Box 291
Petersburg, IN 47567-0291
(812) 354-8155 Fax (812) 354-2335
e-mail: chamber@verizon.net
Web-site: www.pikecountyin.org
Personnel: Alycia Church, Executive Director
Information center for the county. Promotes business and tourism.
Posey County Chamber of Commerce
915 E. Fourth St.
Mailing address: PO Box 633
Mount Vernon, IN 47620-0633
(812) 838-3639 Fax (812) 838-6358
Princeton Area Chamber of Commerce
202 E. Broadway
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2134 Fax (812) 385-2401
Web-site: www.princetonin.org
Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Our emphasis is on the educational and economic development of the
community. This is accomplished by providing information and
assistance to employers for business development.
Ripley County Chamber of Commerce
102 N. Main St.
Mailing address: PO Box 576
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-6654 Fax (812) 689-3934
e-mail:
ripleycc@ripleycountychamber.org
Web-site:
www.ripleycountychamber.org
To encourage the retention and expansion of existing business while giving
assistance to any new firms seeking to locate in the area. To be a resource
concerning the county. To support all activities beneficial to the county
and to promote the area.
Ripley County Tourism Bureau
PO Box 21
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-7431 or (888) 747-5394
Fax: (812) 689-3934
e-mail:
rctb@ripleycountytourism.com
Web-site:
www.ripleycountytourism.com
Personnel: Katherine Taul, Executive Director
Ripley County is home to the Milan '54 Basketball story that inspired the
movie "Hoosiers", and the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association with
competitions and historical re-enactments throughout the year. Versailles
State Park provides visitors with opportunities to go boating, fishing,
swimming, horseback riding and more.
Rising Sun/Ohio County Convention & Tourism Bureau
120 N. Walnut St.
Mailing address: PO Box 112
Rising Sun, IN 47040
(812) 438-4933 Fax (812) 438-4932
e-mail:
marketing@enjoyrisingsun.com
Web-site: www,enjoyrisingsun.com
Personnel: Sherry Timms, Executive Director
Provide information services to visitors and promote and market Rising Sun
and Ohio County. We provide cooperative marketing avenues for our
accommodations, attractions, festivals and tourism-related businesses.
Scott County Chamber of Commerce
90 N. Main Street, Suite B
Mailing address: PO Box 404
Scottsburg, IN 47170
(812) 752-4080 Fax (812) 752-4307
e-mail: Scottcom@3bb.com
Web-site:
www.greatscottindiana.org
Personnel: Keith Colbert, Executive Director
Scott County Economic Development
90 N. Main Street, Suite C
Scottsburg, In 47170
(812) 752-7268 Fax: (812) 752-7272
e-mail: info@scottcountyin.com
Web-site: www.scottcountyin.com
Personnel: Robert Peacock, Executive Director
Seymour Chamber of