Why visit Gosport
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Secrest Ferry Bridge, Dr. H.G. Osgood House and Gosport Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Gosport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gosport
Gosport is a town in Wayne Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Gosport had a population of 842. It is part of the Bloomington, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Gosport, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Secrest Ferry Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Road bridge in Indiana, United States of America
Museums and landmarks7
Dr. H.G. Osgood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Gosport Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Indiana, United States
New Albany and Salem Railroad Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Railway station in Gosport, the United States of America
Secrest-Wampler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Restaurants and cafes1
C.J.'s Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
14 North 4th Street, Gosport
Mo 11:00-17:00; Tu-Su 11:00-21:00
Churches and places of worship4
Gospel Lighthouse Tabernacle
Church
5392 State Road 67, Gosport
History
Gosport was platted in 1829, and named for Ephraim Goss, an early settler. A post office has been in operation at Gosport since 1843.
The Gosport Historic District and Dr. H.G. Osgood House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Gosport, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries1
Map of Gosport
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 3.5 in | 6.9 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 3.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 3.5 in | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Spencer (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
Owen County has had 17 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)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monroe County Airport (BMG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Martinsville 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Bloomington 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Plainfield 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Bargersville 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Danville 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Avon 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Franklin 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Greenwood 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Brownsburg 37 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 40 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- 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
- Dr. H.G. Osgood House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Gosport, Indiana - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Main east of Fourth in Gosport, Nyttend, Public domain
- Gold Medal Flour in Gosport - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Camp Hughes historical marker near Gosport, Nyttend, Public domain
- The Ten O'Clock Line in Gosport - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- The Ten O'Clock Line in Gosport - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- The Ten O'Clock Line signage in Gosport, sarahstierch, CC0
- The Ten O'Clock Line in Gosport - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Gosport - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Gosport (old bridge), Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GPiers PA250001 Gosport (old bridge), Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gosport (SR67) PA250005, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gosport (SR67) PA250003, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gosport (SR67) PA250004, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Secrest-Wampler House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Camp Hughes - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- County Road 600 PA250007, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- County Road 600 PA250006, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- County Road 600 PA250009, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- County Road 600 PA250008, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GPiers P1290065, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GPiers P1290064, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- John T. Ridge House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Secrest Ferry Bridge, northern end, Nyttend, Public domain
- Secrest Ferry Bridge, roof trusses, Nyttend, Public domain
- Secrest Ferry Bridge, southern end, Nyttend, Public domain
- Secrest Ferry Bridge, southern end and western side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Secrest Ferry Bridge, southern end and eastern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Secrest Ferry Bridge, floor from northern end, Nyttend, Public domain
- Secrest Ferry Bridge, floor from southern end, Nyttend, Public domain
- Secrest Ferry Bridge western side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Secrest Ferry Iron Bridge spans 316 ft, Carolyn Eastwood, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Secrest Ferry Bridge Placard side 1, Carolyn Eastwood, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Designed & built by Lafayette Engr. Co. 1903, Carolyn Eastwood, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Secrest Ferry Bridge side view, Carolyn Eastwood, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Secrest Ferry Bridge Placard side 2, Carolyn Eastwood, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PA250126 N County Line Rd Bridge, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PA250138 N County Line Rd Bridge, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
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