Why visit Spencer
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 19 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Tivoli Theater, David Enoch Beem House and Spencer Town Hall and Fire Station.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Spencer
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Spencer
Spencer is a town in Washington Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Spencer had a population of 2,454. It is the county seat of Owen County.
From the Wikipedia article Spencer, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks15
David Enoch Beem House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Spencer Town Hall and Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic building in Spencer, Indiana, United States
Allison-Robinson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
United States historic place
CCC Recreation Building-Nature Museum
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Museum in Indiana, United States of America
Owen County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Courthouse in Indiana, United States
Spencer Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Carnegie Library in Indiana
Stone Arch Bridge over McCormick's Creek
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Bridge in Indiana, United States of America
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McCormick's Creek State Park Entrance and Gatehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes19
Good Times Family Restaurant & Grill
Restaurant
376 West State Road 46, Spencer
Mo-Su 16:00-22:00
El Ranchero
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
405 E Franklin St, Spencer
Pantry Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza
330 West State Road 46, Spencer
Civilian Brewing Corps
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
14 North Washington Street, Spencer
Sweet Owen Family Restaurant
Restaurant
661 West Morgan Street, Spencer
7 more on the map.
History
Spencer was platted in 1820, and named for Captain Spier Spencer, who fell at the Battle of Tippecanoe, after whom Spencer County is also named. A post office has been in operation at Spencer since 1821. The current building was constructed with New Deal funds in 1938.
The Allison-Robinson House, David Enoch Beem House, Owen County Courthouse, Spencer Public Library, and Spencer Town Hall and Fire Station are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Downtown events include Christmas at the Square, Apple Butter Festival, Annual Pride Festival, and the Rev20 Christian Music Festival.
From the History section of Spencer, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship14
Spencer First Assembly of God
Church · 0.7 mi
428 South Washington Street, Spencer
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare2
Map of Spencer
71 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 3.5 in | 6.9 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.6 in | 4.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 3.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 42°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 32°F | 4.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 3.5 in | 2.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Spencer (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
Owen County has had 17 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)
- 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)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monroe County Airport (BMG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Gosport 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Ellettsville 9 mi southeast, about 14 min by car
- Bloomington 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Cloverdale 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Worthington 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Martinsville 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Bloomfield 20 mi southwest, about 32 min by car
- Smithville-Sanders 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Greencastle 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Brazil 25 mi northwest, about 40 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
- Courthouse 50 (CLight), Chris Light ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- David Enoch Beem House through trees, Nyttend, Public domain
- Spencer Town Hall and Fire Station, Nyttend, Public domain
- McCormick's Creek Bridge, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CCC Recreation Building-Nature Museum, Nyttend, Public domain
- Spencer Public Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- Allison-Robinson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Owen County Courthouse Indiana 33, Chris Light ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- McCormick's Creek State Park Gatehouse, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 3.0
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