Get to Know Corydon

Corydon Indiana is a small town approximately 30 miles west of Louisville that is best known for being Indiana's first state capital. Corydon's Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While many Corydon residents are long-time residents of the town and/or descendants of Corydon residents, many more people are choosing to live in Corydon and commute to Louisville because of the lower cost of living and slower lifestyle that Corydon offers.

Corydon, Indiana, is an approximately 1.6 square mile area located immediately south of I-64 Exit 105.

Corydon was founded by General William Henry Harrison who decided that the area where Big Indian Creek and Little Indian Creek met to become Indiana Creek was a great place for a town. However, the town was not officially founded until 1808 when Harrison sold the land to Harvery Heth. Heth donated the town square to the public, and it later became the location of the first capitol building. The state's constitution was composed in Corydon, and Indiana was granted its statehood in 1816. Corydon remained Indiana's capital until 1825 when Indianapolis was named the new state capital due to a northward shift in Indiana's population.

Corydon Indiana Demographics

Corydon is home to less than 3000 people, 97% of which were Caucasian as of the 2000 census. Hispanic or Latin American persons made up less than 2% of the population, and African Americans made up only slightly more than 1% of the town's population. Corydon's population is very evenly divided among all age groups. Almost half of the households in Corydon are occupied by married couples.

Corydon's Historic District is the main attraction for visitors to the town. All of the old buildings that were built during Corydon's time as the first state capital are scattered on and around the town square. Just down the street from the town square are the Harrison County fairgrounds, the location of the annual Harrison County Fair.

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Wal-mart is the biggest shopping center in Corydon, offering both groceries and household items. However, there are many unique, locally-owned shops located within Historic Corydon that are popular Christmas shopping destinations and tourist attractions. For dining, Corydon has an O'Charley's, a Beef 'O' Brady's, a Cracker Barrel, and a restaurant named Magdalena's that is a popular locally-owned sit down restaurant. There's not a big nightlife scene in Corydon – most people drive to Louisville or New Albany when they're looking for a night on the town. However, Lisa's Sports Bar and Grill located just outside of Historic Corydon is a popular drinking hole for Corydon residents.