Welcome to Seymour Indiana

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100 N. Broadway Street■ Seymour, Indiana 47274          

Brief History of Seymour, Indiana

Still not satisfied with the railroad business, Captain Shields (by then a state senator) secured the passage of a bill requiring all trains to stop at all railroad intersections. Now the two railroads met at Seymour, and because they were required to stop, the trains exchanged freight and passengers as well. Seymour quickly became a major center of commercial activity. The city was incorporated in 1864 with a population of 1553.

The Reno Gang 

The railroad figures in another chapter of Seymour Indiana's history as the site of the world's first train robbery. In 1866, the Reno Gang (headed by brothers Frank, Simeon, and William) boarded the train east of town and proceeded to throw the trainmen off and rob the baggage car at their leisure as they sped through Seymour Indiana. Using the deserted town of Rockford as their hideout, the gang would maraude across five states until vigilantes brought an end to the Reno's short, but infamous, career. The secret of the gang's missing loot lies buried with Reno brothers in unmarked graves in the old Seymour Indiana Cemetery.

Covered Bridges

• There are three historic covered bridges near Seymour Indiana.

  Click to see all three bridges Seymour Indiana.

  These tangible mementos of the past are worth the short drives necessary to visit them. The longest bridge is near Medora, the most scenic near Shieldstown, and the only surviving post-truss-type bridge is near Cortland. To the unitiated, they are interesting relics; to the knowledgeable student of American history, these bridges are amazing monuments, well worth preserving and publicizing. 

• Seymour Indiana is alive with progress and prosperity. Nearly 18,000 people live in this beautiful community in South Central Indiana. Seymour Indiana is a city on the move, dedicating itself to excellence at all levels. To sum it up, Seymour Indiana has the best of both worlds... small town hospitality and a growing progressive business community.
• Located in the south-central part of Indiana, the city of Seymour Indiana is commonly referred to as the "Crossroads of Southern Indiana". It is situated in the middle of four industrial centers and at the intersection of two rail lines, and is served by Interstate 65, Highways 50 and 31, and State Highways 11 and 258. From Seymour Indiana, it's a nonstop 250 miles to Chicago; Indianapolis is 62 miles to the north. To the south, Louisville, Kentucky, is 55 miles away via Interstate 65, and Cincinnati is 90 miles to the east.

• The Jackson County Visitors Center is proud to have singer-songwriter- artist  John Mellencamp as a native. As you may know the "Small Town" that John sings about is Seymour, Indiana. Many of John's songs paint a very descriptive picture of our small towns in Midwest America.   

Attractions

• 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.

• 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. 

• Seymour Indiana has everything you're looking for!  From quaint country gift shops, original gift ideas, collectables and holiday items -- to guilt free shopping at one of our many Outlet stores. The Shoppes at Seymour Indiana Outlet Center features over 20 authentic brand name manufacturers and designer stores that save you an average of 40% off retail price everyday. Click Here

• Agriculture has long been a major industry in Indiana and especially in Jackson County where the farm community has always played a major role.  Click HERE for information on Jackson County's tour that is a tribute to the "living farms" and the people who make them one of our county's most important assets.

The Seymour Indiana School System has five elementary, one middle school and one high school. Four parochial schools are also available in the Seymour Indiana area. The Brownstown Central Community School System has two elementary, one middle school and one high school. Two parochial schools are also available in the Brownstown Indiana area. The Crothersville Community Schools and the Medora Community School Corporation are somewhat smaller, but provide their students, faculty and communities with a very strong sense of pride. Modern facilities, a varied curriculum and a highly professional staff are the hallmarks of these systems. 

Schneck Medical Center in Seymour Indiana is a state-of -the-art facility emphasizing individualized care and serves the Jackson County Indiana area as well as much of south central Indiana . The facility features a complete cancer center, surgery center, radiology department, intensive care cardiac care unit, large emergency trauma and treatment center and extensive medical support group areas. The hospital has attracted a highly qualified staff and provides a complete range of services, including the latest in diagnostic and surgical techniques. A major expansion of the hospital is underway which will allow for even more growth and better services to patients and families. Visit the Schneck Medical Center website for more information.

 Jackson County Indiana has built and maintains an extensive library system to benefit all. Seymour Indiana has a modern facility, Crothersville Indiana and Medora Indiana both have libraries and Brownstown Indiana is served by a facility. In addition to one of the areas largest selections of novels and reference books, the library system offers video tapes, VCR's, books on tape, films, art prints, records, magazines and newspapers. Computer and internet services are provided for use by the public along with photocopiers, fax and laminating machines. Meeting rooms are available for community organizations, computer training programs are available, and a large bookmobile covers the county on a regular basis.

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