Why visit Morgantown
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Morgantown Historic District and Cedar Point Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Morgantown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Morgantown
Morgantown is a town at the intersection of Indiana state routes 135 and 252 in Jackson Township, Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 1,014 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Morgantown, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Morgantown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Cedar Point Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Mís Dos Abuelos Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
329 S. State Road 135
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Churches and places of worship3
History
Morgantown was founded by Robert Bowles and Samuel Teeters, who first laid out 52 lots in March 1831. A post office has been in operation at Morgantown since 1833.
The Morgantown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.
From the History section of Morgantown, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Morgantown
20 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 (11 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
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Martinsville 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Bargersville 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Franklin 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Greenwood 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Bloomington 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Columbus 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Gosport 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Plainfield 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Beech Grove 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 29 mi north, about 46 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
- Morgantown - Town Hall - P1100019, User:Vmenkov, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Town Hall in Morgantown, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
- Businesses in the Morgantown Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- 100 block of West Washington in Morgantown, Nyttend, Public domain
- Gift shop and pub in Morgantown, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cedar Point Farm, Nyttend, Public domain
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