Olmsted Locks and Dam
Listed in Army facility, Historical landmark, Locks and Dam, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
567 New Dam Rd, Olmsted, IL 62970, Olmsted, Illinois 62970
The Olmsted Locks and Dam is one of America's most important inland waterway projects. Completed in 2018, it replaced outdated locks and now moves millions of tons of cargo each year while offering visitors an impressive look at modern river engineering.
New Harmony Workingmens Institute
407 Tavern Street, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Founded in 1838, the Working Men's Institute is Indiana's oldest continuously operating public library. Its museum and exhibits preserve the remarkable scientific, educational, and utopian history that made New Harmony one of America's most influential nineteenth-century communities.
New Harmony–Mount Vernon Plank Road Toll Gate Site
1807 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
This site marks the southern toll gate of the 1851 New Harmony–Mount Vernon Plank Road. The innovative toll road connected New Harmony with the Ohio River, improving travel, trade, and transportation while helping shape the early development of Posey County.
Grave of Alvin P. Hovey
Listed in Civil War, Historical landmark, Monument, Notable People, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
1408 County Road 550 South, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
The grave of Alvin P. Hovey honors the Civil War general, congressman, diplomat, and 21st Governor of Indiana. Buried in Mount Vernon, Hovey's remarkable career helped shape both Indiana and the Union during one of America's defining eras.
Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)
416 Locust Street, Evansville, Indiana 47708
The Children's Museum of Evansville (cMoe) offers hands-on exhibits that inspire learning through play. Interactive displays, science activities, creative spaces, and educational programs make it one of southwestern Indiana's top destinations for families with young children.
John Conner Monument
1600 Indiana Ave, Connersville, Indiana 47331
The John Conner Monument honors the frontier trader, interpreter, and diplomat whose Whitewater River trading post became the foundation of Connersville. His work with Native nations and territorial leaders helped shape the early development of eastern Indiana.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, George Rogers Clark Sites, Historical landmark, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War
401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
The George Rogers Clark National Historical Park commemorates the 1779 capture of Fort Sackville, a Revolutionary War victory that secured the Northwest Territory. Its monumental memorial, murals, and exhibits tell one of America's most important frontier stories.
Veraestau Historic Site
Listed in Historical place, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History
4696 Veraestau Ln, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Overlooking the Ohio River, Veraestau Historic Site preserves an elegant 1810 Federal-style mansion, formal gardens, and beautiful grounds. This National Historic Landmark tells the story of Indiana's early settlement, river commerce, and Underground Railroad heritage
Posey House
225 N Oak St, Corydon, Indiana 47112
The Posey House preserves the home of Thomas Posey, Indiana Territory's last governor before statehood. Located at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, it offers visitors a glimpse into frontier government and everyday life during Indiana's formative years.
Colonel William Jones Home
620 E County Rd 1575 N, Gentryville, Indiana 47537
Built between 1807 and 1810, the Colonel William Jones Home preserves the legacy of an Indiana pioneer, military leader, and friend of William Henry Harrison. The historic home also shares important connections with Abraham Lincoln's boyhood in Spencer County.
Olmsted Locks and Dam
Listed in Army facility, Historical landmark, Locks and Dam, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
567 New Dam Rd, Olmsted, IL 62970, Olmsted, Illinois 62970
The Olmsted Locks and Dam is one of America's most important inland waterway projects. Completed in 2018, it replaced outdated locks and now moves millions of tons of cargo each year while offering visitors an impressive look at modern river engineering.
New Harmony Workingmens Institute
407 Tavern Street, New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Founded in 1838, the Working Men's Institute is Indiana's oldest continuously operating public library. Its museum and exhibits preserve the remarkable scientific, educational, and utopian history that made New Harmony one of America's most influential nineteenth-century communities.
New Harmony–Mount Vernon Plank Road Toll Gate Site
1807 Main Street, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
This site marks the southern toll gate of the 1851 New Harmony–Mount Vernon Plank Road. The innovative toll road connected New Harmony with the Ohio River, improving travel, trade, and transportation while helping shape the early development of Posey County.
Grave of Alvin P. Hovey
Listed in Civil War, Historical landmark, Monument, Notable People, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Visited by Old Folks Adventures
1408 County Road 550 South, Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620
The grave of Alvin P. Hovey honors the Civil War general, congressman, diplomat, and 21st Governor of Indiana. Buried in Mount Vernon, Hovey's remarkable career helped shape both Indiana and the Union during one of America's defining eras.
Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe)
416 Locust Street, Evansville, Indiana 47708
The Children's Museum of Evansville (cMoe) offers hands-on exhibits that inspire learning through play. Interactive displays, science activities, creative spaces, and educational programs make it one of southwestern Indiana's top destinations for families with young children.
John Conner Monument
1600 Indiana Ave, Connersville, Indiana 47331
The John Conner Monument honors the frontier trader, interpreter, and diplomat whose Whitewater River trading post became the foundation of Connersville. His work with Native nations and territorial leaders helped shape the early development of eastern Indiana.
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park
Listed in Buffalo Trace Route, George Rogers Clark Sites, Historical landmark, Pioneer History, Revolutionary War
401 S 2nd St, Vincennes, Indiana 47591
The George Rogers Clark National Historical Park commemorates the 1779 capture of Fort Sackville, a Revolutionary War victory that secured the Northwest Territory. Its monumental memorial, murals, and exhibits tell one of America's most important frontier stories.
Veraestau Historic Site
Listed in Historical place, National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom, Ohio River Scenic Byway, Pioneer History
4696 Veraestau Ln, Aurora, Indiana 47001
Overlooking the Ohio River, Veraestau Historic Site preserves an elegant 1810 Federal-style mansion, formal gardens, and beautiful grounds. This National Historic Landmark tells the story of Indiana's early settlement, river commerce, and Underground Railroad heritage
Posey House
225 N Oak St, Corydon, Indiana 47112
The Posey House preserves the home of Thomas Posey, Indiana Territory's last governor before statehood. Located at Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, it offers visitors a glimpse into frontier government and everyday life during Indiana's formative years.
Colonel William Jones Home
620 E County Rd 1575 N, Gentryville, Indiana 47537
Built between 1807 and 1810, the Colonel William Jones Home preserves the legacy of an Indiana pioneer, military leader, and friend of William Henry Harrison. The historic home also shares important connections with Abraham Lincoln's boyhood in Spencer County.
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