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Corydon, IN Road Trips

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Downtown Corydon, IN, IN

Photo: Suki Lee

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Longest Drive

288.2 mi

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Quickest Drive

5h 27m

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Corydon, IN by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

3,165

Median Income

$57,002

Median Home Value

$162,300

Median Age

43.6

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Corydon, IN at a Glance

Founded

1808

Elevation

587 ft

Area

2 mi²

Notable People from Corydon, IN

A sampling of people born in Corydon, IN.

William T. Zenor

William T. Zenor

1846–1916

Indianan politician (1846-1916)

William Theopilus Jones

William Theopilus Jones

1842–1882

American politician (1842-1882)

Clarence Self Ridley

Clarence Self Ridley

1883–1969

American politician (1883–1969)

City data from Wikidata (Q1196479), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Corydon, IN

Corydon is a town of 3,200 people in Harrison County, Southern Indiana. It is known as the first state capital of Indiana. The town's numerous historic sites have helped it become a tourist destination. A portion of its downtown area is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as the Corydon Historic District.

1 Marengo Cave National Landmark and Park, 400 East IN 64, Marengo (20 miles [32 km] from Corydon), toll-free: +1-888-70-CAVES (22837). The cave is a United States National Landmark offering a variety of underground splendor rarely seen in a single cave. The park that overlies the cave and the nearby recreation area offer many activities, including canoeing, gemstone mining, a cave simulator, hiking and fishing. 2 Squire Boone Caverns, 100 Squire Boone Rd, Mauckport (off IN 135 South), ☏ +1 812-732-4382. Explore the caverns that brothers Squire and Daniel Boone discovered in 1790. Squire Boone Caverns also has underground waterfalls, a great cave tour, and many other cave wonders. Also don't for get to visit the petting zoo, candle dipping exhibits and the bakery. Squire Boone Caverns is an entertaining experience for the whole family to enjoy. 3 Wyandotte Caves, 7315 S. Wyandotte Cave Rd (off IN 62 West), fax: (22837). Designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974, enjoy immense passageways and huge rooms with delicate formations and crystals, woven together with a rich history spanning thousands of years. Bryant's Blueberries, 6900 Oak Park Drive NE, New Salisbury, ☏ +1 812-366-3592. Bryant's Blueberry Farm is a u-pick blueberry farm located in New Salisbury, Indiana. The farm is only open during the blueberry season that is usually mid June - mid July. 4 Buffalo Trace Park, 1540 US 150 NE, Palmyra, ☏ +1 812-738-8236. A 147-acre (59 ha) park that features a 30-acre (12 ha) man-made lake.

1 Caesars Southern Indiana, 11999 Casino Center Drive, Elizabeth, toll-free: +1 866-676-7463. Caesars Southern Indiana claims to be the world's largest gaming vessel. It has over 130 gaming tables and 2000 slot machines. The casino also hosts concerts and boxing matches. John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail, toll-free: +1-888-738-2137. Interpretive brochure, guide book and audio tape/CD describing the 185-mile route taken by Confederate General John Hunt Morgan during the Civil War. Ohio River Scenic Byway, toll-free: +1-888-738-2137. Driving directions, maps, interpretive brochures describing the 302 mile National Scenic Byway through Southern Indiana. Corydon events include the Corydon Spring Wine Walk and the Corydon Extravaganza (in the fall). Check with the Harrison County Convention & Visitors Bureau or call ☏ +1-888-738-2137 for the latest information and exact dates for events and festivals. Chariot Run Golf Course, 8191 Chariot Run Dr, Elizabeth (off IN 11), toll-free: +1-866-324-2746. Nestled gracefully into the rolling scenery that surrounds it, Caesars Indiana's spectacular course adds 18 holes and over 7,000 yards of exciting golf and impeccable landscaping to Southern Indiana. Old Capital Golf Club, 1605 IN 62 NE, ☏ +1 812-738-2367. A premiere championship 18 hole, Par 72 golf course. The course includes 6700 yards and has a 133 slope rating. It is a beautiful golf course that welcomes all skill levels.

Butt Drugs Soda Fountain, 115 E. Chestnut St, ☏ +1 812-738-3272. Butt Drugs is a family owned & operated pharmacy, in business since 1952. They take pride in the original soda fountain, and make sweet treats with only the best ingredients. Butt Drugs makes their own simple syrup for tasty vanilla cream sodas, homemade lemonade and limeade. Nothing is better than their original malts. They like to tell customers that it would be difficult to finish one of their tasty sodas or milkshakes before their prescription is filled. Whether a person is a regular customer or just visiting Corydon, the ambiance of the soda fountain takes them back to a time when simple things in life were a pleasure. Caesars Southern Indiana, 11999 Casino Center Drive, Elizabeth, toll-free: +1 866-676-7463. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 140 Pacer Dr. NW (off I-64 & IN 135), ☏ +1 812-734-0407. Cracker Barrel offers homestyle meals with quality ingredients prepared from scratch throughout the day. They also provide an old country store located right in the restaurant. Culver's, 240 Federal Dr. NW (off I-64 & IN 135), ☏ +1 812-738-6464. Culver's provides family-oriented dining with various menu items. They specialize in butter burgers and frozen custard. El Nopalito, 1506 N. Old Hwy 135, ☏ +1 812-738-4377. Frederick's Cafe, 112 N. Elm St, ☏ +1 812-738-3733. El Nopal Mexican Restaurant, 2365 Landmark Ave NE, ☏ +1 812-738-0300. The Overlook Restaurant, 1153 W. IN 62, Leavenworth, ☏ +1 812-739-4264.

KentJava Bar, 227 E. Chestnut St, ☏ +1 812-736-0032.

Kintner House Inn, 101 S. Capitol Ave, ☏ +1 812-738-2020. Grand Trails RV Park, 205 S. Mulberry St, ☏ +1 812-738-9077. Baymont Inn, 2495 Landmark Ave, ☏ +1 812-738-1500, toll-free: +1-877-229-6668. Caesars Southern Indiana, 11999 Casino Center Dr SE, Elizabeth, toll-free: +1 866-676-7463. Hampton Inn, 2455 Landmark Ave, ☏ +1 812-738-6688, toll-free: +1-800-HAMPTON (4267866). The Holiday Inn Express Corydon, 249 Federal Drive, ☏ +1 812-738-1623, [email protected]. Jacuzzi and fireplace suites, business style amenities, complimentary breakfast, and a swimming pool. High Ridge Log Cabins, 9100 Cabin Ln. SW, Mauckport, ☏ +1 812-732-8802.

Corydon is located off of I-64 at IN 135 (Exit 105). A new interchange with IN 337 northwest of Corydon is in the planning stages. Corydon is easy to reach from many locations: Louisville: I-64 West to IN 135, 26 miles (42 km) Lexington: I-64 West to IN 135, 102 miles (164 km) Bloomington: IN 37 South to US 150 East to IN 135 South, 85 miles (137 km) Indianapolis: I-65 South to I-265 West to I-64 West to IN 135, 132 miles (212 km) Evansville: I-164 North to I-64 East to IN 135, 98 miles (158 km) St. Louis: I-64 East to IN 135, 240 miles (390 km) Cincinnati: I-71 South to I-64 West to IN 135, 131 miles (211 km) Nashville: I-65 North to I-264 West to I-64 West to IN 135, 190 miles (310 km)

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