Ellettsville, Indiana
Ellettsville is a town of 6,698 people in Monroe County, Indiana, founded in 1837.
Why visit Ellettsville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails and 14 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Daniel Stout House and Ellettsville Downtown Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Ellettsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ellettsville
Ellettsville is a town in Richland Township, Monroe County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,655 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomington, Indiana metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Ellettsville, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Daniel Stout House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Ellettsville Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
National historic district located at Ellettsville, Monroe County, Indiana
Ennis Archaeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Archaeological site U.S. state of Indiana
Maple Grove Road Rural Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Matthews Stone Company Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes14
Heritage Trail Cafe and Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop
206 North Sale Street, Ellettsville
Mo-Sa 07:00-14:00
Jiffy Treat
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.0 mi
4727 W State Road 46, Bloomington
Don Chuy Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.4 mi
5621 State Road 46, Bloomington
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.4 mi
5560 State Road 46, Ellettsville
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 2.3 mi
4499 West State Road 46, Bloomington
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
Papa John's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.6 mi
5221 West State Road 46, Bloomington
Mo-Th 09:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-01:00; Su 11:00-24:00
2 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship13
St. John's Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic church in Indiana, United States
Ellettsville Christian Church
Church · Nondenominational · 0.8 mi
731 Independence Street, Ellettsville
Bloomington Korean Baptist Church
Church · 1.4 mi
5019 North Lakeview Drive, Bloomington
Ellettsville First United Methodist Church
Church
803 W Temperance Street, Ellettsville
First Church of God of Bloomington
Church · 1.5 mi
1144 South Deer Run, Ellettsville
1 more on the map.
History
Ellettsville was platted in 1837. In 1818, Edward Ellett Sr. and his wife Eleanor settled in what is now known as Ellettsville with their four minor sons: David, Richard, Johnston and Barton. The first winter, they lived in a three-sided log cabin they built. Also settling that year were their two eldest sons, William and Samuel, with their wives and families. Within a few years daughters Sarah, Phoebe and Nancy settled in the area with their husbands. In 1826, their third eldest son, Edward Jr., also arrived in the town that was named Ellettsville in 1837. Samuel Ellett built the first courthouse in 1820. It was completed ahead of schedule and at the cost of $400. By 1822, the first school opened and with Samuel Ellett's children attending.
From the History section of Ellettsville, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries19
Healthcare1
Map of Ellettsville
63 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 25°F | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 3.8 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 43°F | 4.9 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 27°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bloomington Monroe Co Ap (7 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
Monroe County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-04-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monroe County Airport (BMG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Bloomington 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Gosport 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Martinsville 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Worthington 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Nashville 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Bloomfield 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Cloverdale 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Morgantown 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Oolitic 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Bedford 27 mi south, about 43 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
- Downtown Ellettsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ellettsville First United Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ellettsville First United Methodist Church with blue sky, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wickens House in Ellettsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bradford House in Ellettsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- House at 116 S. Sale in Ellettsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ellettsville library, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ellettsville First Baptist Church with blue sky, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ellettsville First Baptist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Log Cabin Museum in Ellettsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ellettsville post office, Nyttend, Public domain
- Greenwood House in Ellettsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ellettsville Masonic Lodge, Nyttend, Public domain
- IOOF lodge in Ellettsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ellettsville town hall, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ellettsville Computer Repair, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ellettsville Church of Christ, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ellettsville Presbyterian Cemetery, Nyttend, Public domain
- Matthews Mansion near Ellettsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. John's Lutheran Cemetery near Ellettsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ennis Site with cornfield, Nyttend, Public domain
- White barn along Maple Grove Road, Nyttend, Public domain
- Daniel Stout House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Denzill Langwell House, Nyttend, Public domain
- George W. Fletcher House, Nyttend, Public domain
- The Hilly Hundred 2010 (5172411049), katiebordner, CC BY 2.0
- A.G. Harding House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Draper-McNeely House, Nyttend, Public domain
- May-Presley House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chafin Chapel, Elizabeth Schlemmer, Public domain
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