This Charming Little Historic Town In Indiana Is The Perfect Place To Get Away From It All
By Tori Jane|Published November 18, 2021
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Tori Jane is a storm chaser, writer, photographer, and the village idiot - in that order. When she's not out and about dancing with the meanest storms on planet Earth for funsies she can be found wandering, shooting landscapes, writing, editing photos, and otherwise up to no good. Legend has it that she can also be occasionally spotted typing up short bios in the third person, but those rumors are unsubstantiated.
In far southern Indiana there’s a little town called Corydon. This town is special for lots of reasons; namely, it was the capital of the Indiana Territory from 1813 to 1816. In 1816, it became the state capital, but by 1826, that title had been moved to Indianapolis. Still, there’s enough history here to keep the history buffs intrigued, and enough shops, restaurants, and great local attractions to keep just about anyone happy while they’re here as well. Corydon is a historic town in Indiana perfect for getting away from it all.
Corydon, Indiana, has a population of fewer than 4,000 residents.
There are more than plenty of things to do despite the small size of the town. History buffs, foodies, and just about everyone else will find plenty to love about Corydon.
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Visit Indiana's very fist capitol building and learn about Indiana's journey into statehood.
Or check out any of Corydon's other number of significant historical sites, like the Battle of Corydon Memorial Park, where the first - and only - battle of the Civil War was officially fought in Indiana. Other historic destinations in town include the Cedar Hill Cemetery, and the Leora Brown School. There are several more, too, so make sure to check out all of your options when you arrive.
Butt Drugs is an absolutely legendary local pharmacy that grew into something else entirely. Today, it sells all sorts of unique and offbeat confections, and many people come to Corydon JUST to hang out here for a little while. To learn more about this local legend, check out this article.
Other attractions in the area include caverns you can visit and tour, O'Bannon Woods State Park, and four different bridges.
There are countless local shops, galleries, and eateries that will take this from a good trip to a great trip, and we definitely recommend eating and shopping local while you're here. You won't regret it.
