Martinsville, Indiana
Martinsville is a city of 11,933 people in Morgan County, Indiana, founded in 1822.
Why visit Martinsville
Townapedia lists 19 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Burton Lane Bridge, Lincoln Hill, Blackstone House and Martinsville Telephone Company Building and Crawford-Gilpin House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Martinsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Martinsville
Martinsville is a city in Washington Township, Morgan County, Indiana, United States. The population was 11,932 at the 2020 United States census. The city is the county seat of Morgan County.
From the Wikipedia article Martinsville, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Burton Lane Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Merry MAC Players
Cinema and theater · 1.0 mi
210 North Marion Street, Martinsville
Museums and landmarks19
Blackstone House and Martinsville Telephone Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Crawford-Gilpin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Cross School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic one-room school building located in Washington Township, Morgan County, Indiana
East Washington Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Hastings Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Hite-Finney House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building at 183 North Jefferson Street in Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana
Lamb's Creek Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Road bridge in Indiana, United States of America
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Long Schoolhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
One-room school in Indiana, United States of America
Martinsville Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Martinsville High School Gymnasium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
High school in Indiana, United States
Martinsville Northside Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Martinsville, IN, listed on the NRHP in Indiana
Martinsville Vandalia Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Railway station in Martinsville, the United States of America
7 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Martinsville City Park
Park · 1.6 mi
360 North Home Avenue, Martinsville
Restaurants and cafes17
Los Tres Caminos Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
229 Grand Valley Boulevard, Martinsville
Texas Corral Grill & Saloon
Restaurant · Regional · 1.1 mi
610 Birk Road, Martinsville
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
1870 South Ohio Street, Martinsville
Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-22:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
5 more on the map.
History
Martinsville was founded in 1822. It is said to be named for John Martin, a county commissioner. A post office has been in operation at Martinsville since 1823.
The Morgan County Courthouse, completed in 1859, features a red brick and Italianate design, and is one of the few pre-Civil War courthouses in Indiana. Architect Isaac Hodgson designed the courthouse, and it was built by Perry Magnus Blankenship. Hodgson designed six Indiana courthouses including Jennings County Courthouse (1859), Morgan County (1857), Henry County Courthouse, Bartholomew County Courthouse (1871), and his largest in Marion County, in Indianapolis.
In 1899, Eugene Shireman, a Martinsville entrepreneur, turned his swamp land into fisheries and started Grassyfork Fisheries. Once dubbed the "Goldfish Capital of the World", today Martinsville has several large fisheries that sell fish to many parts of the world. Shireman's actions changed the landscape of the Martinsville area, and his fisheries can be seen today throughout Shireman subdivision. Martinsville is also home to other fisheries.
From 1888 until 1968, visitors sought out the Martinsville's sanitaria for health benefits from their artesian mineral water. Over nearly 100 years, almost a dozen sanitaria were in operation for various periods of time, including the first black spa in Martinsville.
From the History section of Martinsville, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Martinsville
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
2233 Burton Lane, Martinsville
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Charles L Smith Fine Arts Academy
School · 1.2 mi
1359 E Columbus St, Martinsville
South Elementary School of Communications
School · 1.0 mi
500 Artesian Ave, Martinsville
Healthcare4
Martinsville Family & Internal Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
49 Bill's Boulevard, Martinsville
Map of Martinsville
78 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 3.2 in | 6.3 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 21°F | 2.4 in | 3.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 3.1 in | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Martinsville 2 Sw (1 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
Morgan County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monroe County Airport (BMG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Bargersville 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Bloomington 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Franklin 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Greenwood 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Avon 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Danville 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Beech Grove 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Brownsburg 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Columbus 31 mi southeast, about 50 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 Martinsville from SE, EMcCutchan at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Martinsville High School Gymnasium, Nyttend, Public domain
- Martinsville, IN 46151, USA - panoramio (2), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Martinsville, IN 46151, USA - panoramio, Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Rainbow Martinsville Indiana, Matthewselig2019, CC0
- Martinsville, IN 46151, USA - panoramio (1), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Blackstone House in Martinsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carnegie library in Martinsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan County Courthouse in Martinsville, southwestern angle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan County Courthouse in Martinsville, southeastern angle from lawn, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan County Courthouse in Martinsville, western side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan County Courthouse in Martinsville, western front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan County Courthouse in Martinsville, northwestern angle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan County Courthouse in Martinsville, front closeup, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan County Courthouse in Martinsville, southeastern angle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Martinsville Commercial Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan County Courthouse, Martinsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Eastern side of Courthouse Square in Martinsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Greetings from Martinsville, Indiana, "The Artesian City" - Large Letter Postcard (5625796652), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Martinsville High School, Indiana, Stickman42, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington Street in Martinsville, 500 east block, Nyttend, Public domain
- Martinsville Vandalia Depot, Nyttend, Public domain
- Martinsville Sanitarium, Nyttend, Public domain
- Neely House in Martinsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- House at 90 E. Harrison in Martinsville, Nyttend, Public domain
- Long Schoolhouse through the trees, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cross School from northwest, Nyttend, Public domain
- Elm Spring Farm fields, Nyttend, Public domain
- Crawford-Gilpin House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Morgan County Sheriff's House and Jail, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hite-Finney House site, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS067-E-289553 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS067-E-289554 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Lamb's Creek Bridge in color, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lamb's Creek Bridge, Jessica Pluhar, Public domain
- Grassyfork Fisheries administration building, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pleurotus pulmonarius 134572137, Tim Kennedy, CC BY 4.0
- Pleurotus pulmonarius 134572257, Tim Kennedy, CC BY 4.0
- Pleurotus pulmonarius 134572309, Tim Kennedy, CC BY 4.0
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