Connersville, Indiana
Connersville is a city of 13,109 people in Fayette County, Indiana, founded in 1813.
Why visit Connersville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include ShowTime Cinemas, Canal House, Elmhurst and Roberts Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Connersville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Connersville
Connersville is a city in Fayette County, Indiana, United States, 66 miles (106 km) east by southeast of Indianapolis. The population was 13,324 at the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of and the only incorporated town in the county. The city is in the center of a large rural area of east central Indiana; the nearest significant city is Richmond, 26 miles (42 km) to the northeast by road.
From the Wikipedia article Connersville, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Canal House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Indiana, United States of America
Elmhurst
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic home in Connersville, Indiana
Fayette County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Courthouse in Indiana, United States
Longwood Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Covered bridge in Fayette County, Indiana, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
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Roberts Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Park in Indiana, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes27
Wings Etc.
Restaurant · Wings, Burger · 0.7 mi
2132 North Park Road, Connersville
Su-We 11:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:00-23:00
Pizza Place
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
105 East 16th Street, Connersville
Arby's
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.0 mi
602 West 30th Street, Connersville
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 0.7 mi
2050 North Park Road, Connersville
Su-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-25:00
15 more on the map.
History
Connersville is named for settler John Conner, older brother of William Conner, an early Indiana settler and politician. There was also, at least through 1795, Connerstown, a small Shawnee village near Lancaster, Ohio, named for John's father, Richard Conner.
From the History section of Connersville, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare2
Map of Connersville
61 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 3.2 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 27°F | 3.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 37°F | 4.7 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 5.3 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 4.3 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 50°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 22°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cambridge City 3 N Hcn (15 mi away), rain and snow from Alpine 2 Ne, 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
Fayette County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mettel Field Airport (CEV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Oxford 24 mi southeast, about 38 min by car
- Harrison 34 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Hamilton 36 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- Trenton 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Fairfield 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Anderson 42 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Forest Park 42 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- White Oak 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Middletown 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Cincinnati 49 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 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
- Central Avenue, Connersville, IN (48483882377), Warren LeMay from Cullowhee, NC, United States, CC0
- Roberts Park grounds, Connersville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fayette County Courthouse in Connersville, Nyttend, Public domain
- LONGWOOD COVERED BRIDGE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Elmhurst at Connersville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Canal House in the daytime, Nyttend, Public domain
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