Georgetown, Indiana
Georgetown is a town of 3,800 people in Floyd County, Indiana, founded in 1833.
Why visit Georgetown
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Georgetown Drive-In, Georgetown Historic District, Yenowine-Nichols-Collins House and Georgetown Softball Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Georgetown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Georgetown
Georgetown is a town in Floyd County, Indiana, United States. The population was 3,805 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Georgetown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
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Yenowine-Nichols-Collins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Beard-Kerr Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
History
Georgetown was platted in 1833 by George W. Waltz (1767–1850), and named for him. The Georgetown post office was established in 1837.
The Georgetown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. The Yenowine-Nichols-Collins House was listed in 1975 and delisted in 2008.
From the History section of Georgetown, Floyd County, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Highland Hills Middle School
School · 2.5 mi
3492 Edwardsville Galena Rd, Georgetown
Map of Georgetown
18 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 | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 4.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 47°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 66°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 31°F | 4.5 in | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Louisville Mcalpine (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
Floyd County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Galena 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Floyds Knobs 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- New Albany 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Clarksville 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Shively 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Corydon 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Sellersburg 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- New Pekin 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Jeffersonville 15 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Louisville/Jefferson County 19 mi southeast, about 31 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Georgetown-Main-Street-in, Brian Stansberry, CC BY 4.0
- Georgetown Creek (25506595396), cproof from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Yenowine-Nichols-Collins 1, Bedford at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Sherman Minton Birthplace, Nyttend, Public domain
- Beard-Kerr Farm barn, Nyttend, Public domain
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