Rockville, Indiana
Rockville is a town of 2,559 people in Parke County, Indiana, founded in 1824.
Why visit Rockville
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 4 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Beeson Covered Bridge, Billie Creek Covered Bridge, Catlin Covered Bridge and Leatherwood Station Covered Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Rockville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rockville
Rockville is a town in Adams Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Rockville had a population of 2,510. The town is the county seat of Parke County. It is known as "The Covered Bridge Capital of the World".
From the Wikipedia article Rockville, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Beeson Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Place in Indiana listed on National Register of Historic Places
Billie Creek Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Place in Indiana listed on National Register of Historic Places
Howard Covered Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Plank Road Covered Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks7
Catlin Covered Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Place in Indiana listed on National Register of Historic Places
Leatherwood Station Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Place in Indiana listed on National Register of Historic Places
Rockville Chautauqua Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Place in Indiana listed on National Register of Historic Places
Rockville Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
National historic district located at Rockville, Parke County, Indiana
Billie Creek Village
Museum · 1.5 mi
Living history museum and park in Parke County, Indiana, U.S
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes4
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.4 mi
709 West Ohio Street, Rockville
Mo-Th 05:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00
History
Rockville was laid out in 1824, three years after the county was founded, and became the county seat. In 1825, its population was between 500 and 600. The residents voted to incorporate the town in July 1854.
The Rockville Chautauqua Pavilion and Rockville Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
An earthquake measuring 3.8 on the moment magnitude scale was recorded in the city and confirmed by the USGS on June 17, 2021, with numerous aftershocks reported in cities around the state and Illinois
From the History section of Rockville, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
The Dragonfly Guest House
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
116 East High Street, Rockville
Churches and places of worship2
Faithbridge Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.0 mi
541 W. US Highway 36, Rockville
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare2
Family Health & Help Center
Clinic and pharmacy
109 South Jefferson Street, Rockville
Map of Rockville
41 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 3.4 in | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 21°F | 2.6 in | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 29°F | 3.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 40°F | 5.0 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 50°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 58°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 3.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 22°F | 3.2 in | 3.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rockville Hcn (0 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
Parke County has had 14 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)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Terre Haute Regional Airport (HUF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Fairview Park 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Clinton 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- North Terre Haute 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Brazil 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Terre Haute 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Greencastle 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Ladoga 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Crawfordsville 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Georgetown 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Paris 27 mi southwest, about 43 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
- Rockville, IN, Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Beeson Covered Bridge, Nyttend, Public domain
- Catlin Covered Bridge, Nyttend, Public domain
- Billie Creek Covered Bridge, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rockville Chautauqua Pavilion from a distance, Nyttend, Public domain
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