Jackson County Attractions

Whether it's antique shops, outlet malls, covered bridges or round barns, Jackson County has something for you. Jackson-Washington State Forest (pictured right) encompasses more than 15,000 acres and is just one of our many outdoor adventures. 

Camp reservations now available online! CampIn Central Reservation System will allow people to make reservations at select state sights up to six months to the date at their favorite location. For information, call 1-866-6CAMPIN from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday or visit www.CAMP.IN.gov. For additional information or reservations at any of the county’s campgrounds, call 1-888-524-1914.

One of our cultural attractions is the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts (pictured left). This working art center offers a continuing variety of cultural and educational programs. It also hosts culinary & wine classes, art camp and a series of lectures on numerous subjects.

The Chateau de' Pique Winery is a restored barn that serves as a reception area, and the wine tasting room on the property and can seat up to 126 people. A large outdoor patio area is available and the upstairs of the barn offers a chapel which can be used for small wedding ceremonies and services. Also on the nearly 80 acres, located at 6361 North County Road 760 East, is a large tent which can seat nearly 400 people for wedding receptions, parties, and gatherings. http://www.chateaudepique.com.

Indiana would not be Indiana without its many unique festivals and events, and Jackson County has many of the state's finest! From the "Octoberfest" and the "Watermelon Festival" to the "Red, White & Blue Festival" and "Fort Vallonia Days" - Jackson County, Indiana has an event planned that you are sure to enjoy! 

Jackson County Covered Bridges and Round Barns were built in the late 1800's and are not to be missed  while in Jackson County, Indiana!  Click HERE for more information and photos.

Tour our small town museums for a glimpse of Southern Indiana history. The Vallonia Museum features agricultural and pioneer history and includes a replica of the old trading Fort Vallonia. The Jackson County Historical Museum in Brownstown exhibits rare newspapers, uniforms, and information about county residents. The Historical Society has a pioneer village on the property as well as a unique Revolutionary War Monument dedicated to the 34 veterans who are buried in Jackson County. The Freeman Airfield Museum is located at Freeman Field in Seymour. Dedicated to preserving the history of the men and women who served at the field during WWII, the museum has uniforms, artifacts, photographs, and parts of European airplanes. The Freeman Airfield once housed pilots undergoing advanced pilot training and also the famed Tuskegee Airmen. 

Download the Freeman Army Airfield Museum Brochure in PDF format!

HOURS OF OPERATION:

The Jackson County Genealogical Society hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; first and third Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

The Jackson County Historical Society hours are Tuesday Thursday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. 

Jackson County Visitor Center
100 N. Broadway Street
P.O. Box 607
Seymour, IN 47274
Phone:  812.524.1914   Fax:  812.524.1915
Toll Free:  888.524.1914

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