Why visit Edinburgh
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Edinburgh Commercial Historic District, Furnas Mill Bridge and Timbergate Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Edinburgh
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Edinburgh
Edinburgh () is a town in Johnson, Bartholomew, and Shelby counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,435 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbus, Indiana metropolitan statistical area. Edinburgh was named in honor of Edinburgh, Scotland and for many years was pronounced the same way.
From the Wikipedia article Edinburgh, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Edinburgh Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Edinburgh, Indiana, United States
Furnas Mill Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Road bridge in Blue River Township, Indiana
South Walnut Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Johnson County, Indiana
Toner Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
History
Edinburgh was laid out in about 1822. A founder of the town being a native of Scotland may have caused the name Edinburgh to be selected. The Edinburgh post office has been in operation since 1823. Edinburgh was incorporated as a town in 1853. Early in its history it was sometimes referred to as the town of Edinburg.
Edinburgh Commercial Historic District, South Walnut Street Historic District, and Toner Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Edinburgh, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
St. George Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Edinburgh
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 18°F | 3.0 in | 6.3 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 20°F | 2.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 3.6 in | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 23°F | 3.4 in | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Franklin Wwtp (9 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
Bartholomew County has had 10 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)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Taylorsville 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Prince's Lakes 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Columbus 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Franklin 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Trafalgar 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Morgantown 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Shelbyville 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Nashville 18 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Greenwood 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Bargersville 19 mi northwest, about 30 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
- Downton Edinburgh, Indiana, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- E. Main Cross in the Edinburgh Commercial HD, Nyttend, Public domain
- Furnas Mill Bridge, southeastern angle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Presbyterian church in Edinburgh, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. George Lutheran Church near Edinburgh, southern side and rear, Nyttend, Public domain
- House of Mercy Full Gospel Church in Edinburgh, Nyttend, Public domain
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