Living in Southern Indiana
Crawford County
Crawford County is cave country, full of limestone caverns, forest trails and the clear, winding Blue River. You can tour a national landmark cave in Marengo, paddle a canoe out of Milltown, hike a hemlock canyon in the Hoosier National Forest, and watch the sun set over the Ohio River from the bluffs at Leavenworth, all about an hour from downtown Louisville.
Photo: "Horseshoe bend in Ohio River" by SouthernOculus, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick facts
Crawford County at a glance
Fun things to do
Places I love in Crawford County
Marengo Cave
Marengo
A U.S. National Natural Landmark with guided tours of the Dripstone Trail and Crystal Palace.
Cave Country Canoes
Milltown
Canoe and kayak trips on the Blue River, plus camping and full moon floats.
Hemlock Cliffs
Near English
A one-mile loop into a sandstone canyon with rock shelters and seasonal waterfalls.
Harrison-Crawford State Forest
Eastern Crawford County
About 24,000 acres of hiking and horse trails in the hills above the Ohio River.
The Overlook Restaurant
Leavenworth
Country cooking high on a bluff above the Ohio River's Horseshoe Bend.
Leavenworth riverfront
Leavenworth
River views, a boat ramp to the Ohio and Blue rivers, and live music on summer weekends.
Wyandotte Caves
Near Leavenworth
State-owned caves with guided tours on summer weekends and holidays. Tour schedules can change, so please call the park office at 812-738-8232 before you go.
Patoka Lake
At the county's edge
A big state lake reaching into Crawford, Orange and Dubois counties, with boating, fishing and trails.
Coming up
Coming up in Crawford County
Confirmed on each organizer's or tourism page. Plans can change, so check the event details before you go.
Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 to 9:00 pm
Marengo's Hallowfest
Marengo
A free Halloween evening downtown with vendors, trunk-or-treat, a costume contest and games.
Sat, Oct 24, 4:00 to 9:00 pm
Let's Get Spooky Halloween Party
Leavenworth
Trick-or-treating, hay rides, soups and hot dogs, a costume contest and a haunted trail at Down at the Farm.
Sat, Oct 24
Fall Festival at Alton American Legion
Leavenworth
Raffles, prizes, food and games, with proceeds supporting the Alton American Legion Post.
Fri, Oct 30, 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Trick or Treating at Todd Dickey
Leavenworth
Free costumed trick-or-treating with the residents at Todd-Dickey Nursing and Rehabilitation on 2nd Street.
Towns I cover
Where I help buyers and sellers
- English
- Marengo
- Leavenworth
- Milltown (part)
- Alton
- Eckerty
- Taswell
- Grantsburg
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Good to know
Crawford County questions I hear a lot
How far is English from Louisville?
About 1 hour from English, about 60 miles. Times vary with traffic and where in the county you start.
What is the population of Crawford County, Indiana?
About 10,509 people, based on the U.S. Census Bureau July 1, 2025 estimate. The 2020 Census counted 10,526.
What is the county seat of Crawford County?
English is the county seat.
What towns are in Crawford County?
English, Marengo, Leavenworth, Milltown, Alton, Eckerty, Taswell and Grantsburg.
What is there to do in Crawford County?
A few favorites: Marengo Cave, Cave Country Canoes, Hemlock Cliffs and Harrison-Crawford State Forest. See the full list above.
Do you help buyers and sellers in Crawford County?
Yes. I'm Crystal Reardon Miller, a REALTOR® with Epique Realty, licensed in Indiana as Crystal Miller (#RB17000756). I help buyers and sellers all over Crawford County. Call or text 502-938-4747.
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Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau (2020 Census and July 1, 2025 estimates). Median sale price: Redfin, three months ending Sep 2026; see my monthly market report. Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic. Places and events can change, so please check hours before you go.