Why visit Cannelton
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bob Cummings – Lincoln Trail Bridge, Cannelton Cotton Mill and Cannelton Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Cannelton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cannelton
Cannelton is a city in Troy Township, Perry County, Indiana, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,524 at the 2020 census. Cannelton was the smallest incorporated city in the state until 2010. It was formerly the county seat of Perry County from 1859 to 1994, when the seat was relocated to Tell City.
From the Wikipedia article Cannelton, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Bob Cummings – Lincoln Trail Bridge
Bridge · 0.6 mi
Bridge in Hawesville, Kentucky
Museums and landmarks5
Cannelton Cotton Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
National Historic Landmark in Cannelton, Indiana, United States
Cannelton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Hancock County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
County courthouse in Hawesville, Kentucky
Tell City Oddfellows' Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Restaurants and cafes3
The Patio Steak House
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.1 mi
3120 US Highway 66 East
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.5 mi
705 East Highway 66, Tell City
Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship4
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Church building in Indiana, United States of America
Immaculate Conception Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Church on in Hawesville, Kentucky, United States
History
The name Cannelton was adopted in 1844, and is derived from the cannel coal that was once mined in the area. A post office has been in operation at Cannelton since 1844.
The Cannelton Cotton Mill, Cannelton Historic District, and St. Luke's Episcopal Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Cannelton, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Cannelton
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 26°F | 3.3 in | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 37°F | 4.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 57°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 65°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 4.4 in | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cannelton (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Perry County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-07-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Huntingburg Airport (HNB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Hawesville 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Tell City 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Cloverport 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Lewisport 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Santa Claus 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Thruston 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Rockport 17 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Hardinsburg 18 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Owensboro 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Ferdinand 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cannelton Cotton Mill1, Holly Ramsey from Boothwyn, PA, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Old Perry County Courthouse in Cannelton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Seventh Street in downtown Cannelton, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Michael's Church in Cannelton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jacob Heck Building, Cannelton, in 2011, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jacob Heck Building, Cannelton, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- Fifth and Washington in Cannelton, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Cannelton, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cannelton Cotton Mills, tower detail, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cannelton Cotton Mills, interior stairs, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cannelton Cotton Mills, southeastern end, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cannelton Cotton Mills, comprehensive from west, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cannelton Cotton Mills, comprehensive from east, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hancock County, Kentucky courthouse, W.marsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Perry County Old Courthouse and Museum, Sarah Ewart, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tell City Oddfellows' Lodge from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bob Cummings Lincoln Trail Bridge, Ryan Emmick, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Indiana Cotton Mill historical marker, Nyttend, Public domain
- River Valley Behavioral Health in Hawesville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hawesville Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rand Paul with supporter (16454367611), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Don't Tread On Me (4123245090), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hawesville Courthouse (4122486039), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4123315810), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- "Stop Obama's Socialism" (4123250978), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4122532235), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4123265894), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4123268586), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dwight Butler (4123263032), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4122513031), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4122500151), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4122539417), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
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- Rand Paul (4123320022), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
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