Living in Southern Indiana
Scott County
Scott County is easygoing Southern Indiana country, with Scottsburg's historic courthouse square at its heart and small communities like Austin, Lexington and Leota around it. Weekends here can mean the farmers' market, a walk around the lake at Graham Park, or a day on the trails at Hardy Lake, with downtown Louisville well under an hour away.
Photo: "Hardy Lake picnic area with boats on lake" by ONUnicorn, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Quick facts
Scott County at a glance
Fun things to do
Places I love in Scott County
Hardy Lake
Scottsburg
A state recreation area with a 741-acre lake, beach, fishing, trails and a campground.
Raptor Center at Hardy Lake
Scottsburg
See live birds of prey at education programs. The center has worked with raptors here since 1989.
Knobstone Trail
Leota trailhead
Indiana's longest footpath, 60 miles through the knobs of Clark, Scott and Washington counties.
Scott County Heritage Center and Museum
Scottsburg
Local history in an 1892 red brick building on the National Register. Admission by donation.
William H. Graham Park
Scottsburg
A walking path around the lake, a playground, picnic shelters and an old interurban train car.
Mayberry Comes to Scottsburg
Scottsburg
A summer weekend on the courthouse square with tribute shows, live music, a car show and a parade.
Coming up
Coming up in Scott County
Confirmed on each organizer's or tourism page. Plans can change, so check the event details before you go.
Sat, Oct 24, 12:00 pm
Flat Creek Farms Fall Festival
Scott County (town not listed)
A fall festival out at Flat Creek Farms Wedding & Events.
Sat, Oct 24 and Sat, Oct 31, 7:30 to 10:30 am
Breakfast with the Birds
Hardy Lake
An all-you-can-eat breakfast at the South Shelter House with live birds of prey on display, benefiting the Dwight Chamberlain Raptor Center.
Sat, Oct 24
Fall Family Fun Day at Hardy Lake
Hardy Lake
Pumpkin carving, wagon rides through the campground and a costume fashion show at the Class A Playground.
Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 pm
Scottsburg Haunted Downtown / Trunk or Treat
Scottsburg
Halloween night comes early with a haunted downtown and trunk-or-treat.
Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
5th Annual Austin Fright Night and Trick or Treating
Austin
Downtown Austin fills up with costumes, fright night fun and trick-or-treating.
Sat, Oct 31, all day
Owl-O-Ween at Hardy Lake
Hardy Lake
A day of Halloween fun at Hardy Lake with pumpkin carving, wagon rides, a costume fashion show and campground trick-or-treating.
Sat, Nov 14
Flat Creek Farm Christmas Market
Scott County (town not listed)
A Christmas market at Flat Creek Farm.
Sat, Nov 28
Scottsburg Christmas Light Parade
Scottsburg
A lighted Christmas parade through downtown Scottsburg.
Towns I cover
Where I help buyers and sellers
- Scottsburg
- Austin
- Lexington
- Vienna
- Leota
- Blocher
- Nabb
- Underwood
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Good to know
Scott County questions I hear a lot
How far is Scottsburg from Louisville?
35 to 45 minutes from Scottsburg. Times vary with traffic and where in the county you start.
What is the population of Scott County, Indiana?
About 25,053 people, based on the U.S. Census Bureau July 1, 2025 estimate. The 2020 Census counted 24,384.
What is the county seat of Scott County?
Scottsburg is the county seat.
What towns are in Scott County?
Scottsburg, Austin, Lexington, Vienna, Leota, Blocher, Nabb and Underwood.
What is there to do in Scott County?
A few favorites: Hardy Lake, Raptor Center at Hardy Lake, Knobstone Trail and Scott County Heritage Center and Museum. See the full list above.
Do you help buyers and sellers in Scott 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 Scott 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.