Scottsburg, Indiana
Scottsburg is a city of 7,362 people in Scott County, Indiana, founded in 1871.
Why visit Scottsburg
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 6 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Scott County Home, Scottsburg Courthouse Square Historic District and Westwood Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Scottsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Scottsburg
Scottsburg is a city within Vienna Township and the county seat of Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana, about 30 miles (48 km) north of Louisville, Kentucky. The population of Scottsburg was 7,345 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Scottsburg, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Scott County Home
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic place in Indiana, United States
Scottsburg Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Scottsburg Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Railway station in Scottsburg, the United States of America
Scott County Heritage Center and Museum
Museum · 0.9 mi
1050 South Main Street, Scottsburg
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
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Restaurants and cafes21
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza
1220 West McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Popeyes
Fast food · Chicken
1083 West McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
9 more on the map.
Where to stay6
History
Scottsburg was platted in 1871. The city was named for Horace Scott, a railroad official. A post office has been in operation at Scottsburg since 1873.
The Scott County Home, Scottsburg Courthouse Square Historic District, and Scottsburg Depot are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Scottsburg, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
First Christian Church
Church · Disciples Of Christ · 0.4 mi
255 West McClain Avenue, Scottsburg
Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.4 mi
1270 Westwood Drive, Scottsburg
United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
615 South Honeyrun Parkway, Scottsburg
American Martyrs Catholic Church
Church · 0.4 mi
270 South Bond Street, Scottsburg
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare2
Map of Scottsburg
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 32°F | 3.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 63°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 54°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 43°F | 3.2 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 26°F | 3.9 in | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Scottsburg Hcn (0 mi away), rain and snow from Deputy 1 Wnw, 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
Scott County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 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, 18 miles away.
- Austin 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Hanover 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Salem 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- New Pekin 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Seymour 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Charlestown 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Sellersburg 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Brownstown 20 mi northwest, about 32 min by car
- Madison 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Jeffersonville 25 mi south, about 39 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
- Scottsburg, Indiana - Aerial (40221454694), formulanone, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Scottsburg watertower - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Scottsburg Depot, Bedford at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- ISS064-E-51819 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS049-E-42104 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS049-E-42103 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS049-E-42102 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS049-E-42105 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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