Ferdinand, Indiana
Ferdinand is a town of 2,351 people in Dubois County, Indiana, founded in 1840.
Why visit Ferdinand
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Dr. Alois Wollenmann House and Monastery Immaculate Conception.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Ferdinand
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ferdinand
Ferdinand is a town in Ferdinand Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 2,157 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Ferdinand, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Dr. Alois Wollenmann House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Monastery Immaculate Conception
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes7
Main Street Bistro
Restaurant · Cafe, Sandwich, Cake
1150 Main Street, Ferdinand
Where to stay2
History
Ferdinand was founded in 1840 by Fr. Joseph Kundek and was named after the Emperor Ferdinand I of Austria. The town was settled by mostly German-speaking people from central Europe. At one time Ferdinand was known as the wooden shoe village. At the end of the 19th century, Ferdinand contained many businesses, including a machine works, a brick works, brewery, several taverns, and a dairy.
In 1867, the Monastery of Immaculate Conception was founded in Ferdinand.
In 1906, the Ferdinand News was established as the local newspaper.
Just prior to World War II the Civilian Conservation Corps created the Ferdinand State Forest.
The Monastery Immaculate Conception and Dr. Alois Wollenmann House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Ferdinand, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Ferdinand
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 2.4 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 36°F | 4.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 46°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 58°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 37°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.0 in | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Saint Meinrad (5 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
Dubois County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter 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)
- 2009-03-05: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2008-09-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Huntingburg Airport (HNB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Dale 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Jasper 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Cannelton 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Boonville 26 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Chandler 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Washington 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
- Owensboro 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Evansville 40 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Corydon 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Henderson 47 mi southwest, 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
- Monastery of Immaculate Conception, Chris Light at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. Alois Wollenmann House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Monastery of Immaculate Conception closeup, Chris Light at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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