North Vernon, Indiana
North Vernon is a city of 7,078 people in Jennings County, Indiana.
Why visit North Vernon
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 21 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Park Theatre Civic Center, Annadale, North Vernon Downtown Historic District and Muscatatuck County Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in North Vernon
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Vernon
North Vernon is a city in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. The population was 6,608 at the 2020 census, making it the largest city in Jennings County. It grew up in the 1850s at the crossing of two railroads about two miles north of the county seat of Vernon, from which it takes its name; originally platted as Tripton, it was incorporated as North Vernon in 1867.
From the Wikipedia article North Vernon, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks26
Annadale
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in North Vernon, Indiana
North Vernon Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
State Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Indiana
Vernon Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Vernon and Vernon Township, Indiana, United States
Walnut Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Jennings County, Indiana
Victorian Home
Museum · 2.3 mi
Smallest Victorian Home found in Jennings County. Has been moved here and refurbished as a display home.
Brown Sreet, Vernon
Civil War Memorial Bench
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
Civil War Memorial Bench
Former Vernon Methodist Church
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
Poplar Street, Vernon
Mary Vawter House
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
House built Circa 1836 (a, fourth house built in Vernon. House was added on to in the 1920's. On Vernon walking tour of homes. It is...
Railroad Park
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Public Site of train car, box station
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
Calli Nature Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.7 mi
This tract contains high-quality limestone cliffs, waterfalls, mesic and dry-mesic upland forests, the latter containing a large eastern...
The Commons
Park · 2.5 mi
First Public land set aside for a public playground in Indiana.
Vernon Open Space
Park · 2.3 mi
This is a city owned lot that can function as a playing field, or used for various festivals.
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes21
Grateful Grub
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
412 South Madison Avenue, North Vernon
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Brick Street Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
448 E O&M Avenue, North Vernon
Mo-Fr 08:00-02:00
Indiana Spike and Rail
Restaurant · Regional · 2.3 mi
39 North Pike Street, Vernon
Linda's Log Cabin Inn
Restaurant · Burger, Regional · 2.4 mi
59 Jackson Street, Vernon
9 more on the map.
History
North Vernon grew up at the crossing of two railroads—the Madison and Indianapolis Railroad and the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, construction of which began in 1852—about two miles north of the older county seat of Vernon. The junction, at first known simply as "The Crossing" and derided by Vernon residents as "Lickskillet," was developed by Colonel Hagerman Tripp, who with Hiram Prather acquired some 250 acres and platted a town there in 1854. It was named Tripton for Tripp, but the name was soon dropped—reportedly because of confusion with Tipton, Indiana—and the town was renamed North Vernon; it was incorporated in 1867.
During the American Civil War, the rail junction and the nearby railroad bridges over the Muscatatuck River made the area a target of Morgan's Raid. On July 11, 1863, Confederate cavalry under Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan demanded the surrender of Vernon, which was held by about 100 Indiana Legion militia under Colonel Hugh Williams and additional Union troops. The defenders stalled Morgan—asking first for time to consider and then to evacuate women and children—until roughly 1,000 troops under Brigadier General John Love arrived from Seymour. Rather than force a fight, Morgan bypassed the town toward Dupont, though his men burned railroad bridges and cut telegraph lines in the area.
From the History section of North Vernon, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship16
Christ's Way Christian Church
Church · Christian · 0.7 mi
2425 Indiana Highway 3, North Vernon
First Christian Church, North Vernon
Church · Christian · 0.7 mi
108 East Walnut Street, North Vernon
First United Methodist Church of North Vernon
Church · United Methodist · 0.9 mi
240 West Poplar Street, North Vernon
North Vernon First Church of the Nazerene
Church · Nazarene · 0.6 mi
2195 Indiana Highway 3, North Vernon
North Vernon Weslyan Church
Church · Wesleyan · 0.6 mi
20 East Poplar Street, North Vernon
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.4 mi
212 Washington Street, North Vernon
Second United Methodist Church of North Vernon
Church · Methodist · 0.7 mi
407 Stockwell Street, North Vernon
Vernonn Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.4 mi
69 Washington Street, Vernon
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Saint Mary's Catholic School
School · Catholic · 0.4 mi
209 Washington Street, North Vernon
Healthcare2
Map of North Vernon
111 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 23°F | 3.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 3.2 in | 5.9 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 4.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 28°F | 3.7 in | 3.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for N Vernon 2 Ese (2 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
Jennings County has had 12 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)
- 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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Freeman Municipal Airport (SER) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Seymour 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Columbus 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Austin 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Hope 21 mi north, about 34 min by car
- Madison 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Hanover 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Greensburg 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Brownstown 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Taylorsville 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Batesville 30 mi northeast, about 48 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
- Walnut at Jackson in North Vernon, Nyttend, Public domain
- West Walnut in North Vernon, Nyttend, Public domain
- Annadale in North Vernon, Nyttend, Public domain
- DSR Funeral Home in North Vernon, Nyttend, Public domain
- Jennings County Carnegie Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS034-E-15451 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-187389 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS034-E-15452 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-187578 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-56208 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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- ISS047-E-56209 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-187579 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-242723 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-200366 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS028-E-45113 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS043-E-200367 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Air Force Radiation Assessment Team, MajorTDominguez, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jennings County Indiana courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
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