Why visit Osgood
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Damm Theatre.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Osgood
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About Osgood
Osgood is a town in Center Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Osgood had a population of 1,587.
From the Wikipedia article Osgood, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
History
Osgood was platted in 1854 when the railroad was extended to that point. The town was named for A. L. Osgood, a railroad official. A post office called Osgood has been in operation since 1855. In the 1890s, Osgood was a sundown town, where African Americans were not allowed to reside. By then, Osgood was still much more closely connected to Cincinnati than Indianapolis in terms of trade.
In 1999, the community received a $23 million bequest from the Gilmore and Golda Reynolds Foundation, which was established by two lifelong Osgood residents to assist the town government as well as local non-profit organizations.
From the History section of Osgood, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of Osgood
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 19°F | 3.8 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 3.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 30°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 4.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 41°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 32°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Milan 5 Ne (13 mi away), rain and snow from Osgood 4.1 Ne, 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
Ripley County has had 13 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)
- 2012-03-09: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Batesville Airport (HLB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Milan 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Batesville 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Greensburg 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- North Vernon 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Aurora 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Lawrenceburg 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Bright 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Hidden Valley 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Greendale 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Madison 26 mi south, about 42 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Osgood Carnegie library, Nyttend, Public domain
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