Living in Southern Indiana
Harrison County
Harrison County is where Indiana got its start, with the state's first capitol still standing in downtown Corydon. Beyond the historic square you'll find state forest trails, caves to explore, a state park on the Ohio River, and country roads that wind past wineries and farms, all about half an hour from downtown Louisville.
Photo: "Indiana statehouse in Corydon, 2022" by kreevlov, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick facts
Harrison County at a glance
Fun things to do
Places I love in Harrison County
Corydon Capitol State Historic Site
Corydon
Tour Indiana's first state capitol, the Constitution Elm and the Governor's Headquarters.
O'Bannon Woods State Park
Near Corydon
Ohio River bluffs, wooded trails and a pioneer farmstead with a working haypress barn. Some areas are closed for now, so check the park page before you go.
Squire Boone Caverns
Mauckport
Guided cave tours year-round. Call ahead in bad weather.
Hayswood Nature Reserve
Corydon
A 311-acre county park along Big Indian Creek with trails, a fishing lake and shelters.
Indian Creek Trail
Corydon
A flat 3-mile path from the YMCA out to Hayswood Nature Reserve.
Turtle Run Winery
Corydon
Wine tastings with a relaxing lawn and deck out in the country.
Caesars Southern Indiana
Elizabeth
A riverside casino, hotel and event center on the Ohio River with concerts through the year.
Coming up
Coming up in Harrison County
Confirmed on each organizer's or tourism page. Plans can change, so check the event details before you go.
Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 to 7:00 pm
Corydon Halloween Parade
Corydon
A free costume parade with decorated entries through historic downtown Corydon.
Sun, Oct 25, 11:00 am
Halloween Trivia at O'Bannon Woods
Corydon
Test your Halloween knowledge at the Hickory Hollow Nature Center inside O'Bannon Woods State Park.
Fri to Sat, Nov 6 to 7
Holiday Open House
Corydon
Downtown Corydon's local shops kick off holiday shopping with a weekend of specials and one-of-a-kind gifts.
Fri, Nov 6, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Lanterns of Liberty Night Tour
Corydon
A free lantern-lit walk through downtown Corydon sharing the story of the town's early days.
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
A Corydon, Indiana Gilmore Girls Day
Corydon
Downtown shops and restaurants turn historic Corydon into its own Stars Hollow for a day of browsing and eating.
Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Corydon Extravaganza
Corydon
A vintage, antique and handmade market at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, with a small cash admission at the gate.
Sat, Nov 21, 1:00 to 2:00 pm
George Rogers Clark: Frontier General
Corydon
A free program at the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site on George Rogers Clark and how his land grant shaped Southern Indiana.
Fri to Sun, Nov 27 to Dec 20 (weekends), 6:30 to 8:30 pm
Merry Country Christmas
Corydon
Warm up by a bonfire, then ride a hay wagon through Hayswood Nature Reserve past thousands of Christmas lights.
Sat, Nov 28 (times to be announced)
Light Up Corydon
Corydon
A free day on the town square with a light display, carriage rides, a Christmas parade, live music, vendors and Santa.
Sat, Dec 12
Historic Holiday Home Tour
Corydon
A self-guided holiday tour of Corydon's historic buildings; maps at Chestnut Street Market.
Towns I cover
Where I help buyers and sellers
- Corydon
- Lanesville
- Elizabeth
- Palmyra
- New Salisbury
- Mauckport
- Laconia
- Milltown (part)
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Good to know
Harrison County questions I hear a lot
How far is Corydon from Louisville?
About 30 minutes from Corydon. Times vary with traffic and where in the county you start.
What is the population of Harrison County, Indiana?
About 40,437 people, based on the U.S. Census Bureau July 1, 2025 estimate. The 2020 Census counted 39,654.
What is the county seat of Harrison County?
Corydon is the county seat.
What towns are in Harrison County?
Corydon, Lanesville, Elizabeth, Palmyra, New Salisbury, Mauckport, Laconia and Milltown (part of it).
What is there to do in Harrison County?
A few favorites: Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, O'Bannon Woods State Park, Squire Boone Caverns and Hayswood Nature Reserve. See the full list above.
Do you help buyers and sellers in Harrison 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 Harrison 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.