Why visit Sullivan
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Sherman Building, Sullivan County Courthouse and Sullivan County Poor Home.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Sullivan
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sullivan
Sullivan is a city in Hamilton Township and the county seat of Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sullivan had a population of 4,264. It is part of the Terre Haute metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Sullivan, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Sherman Building
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Commercial building and former theater in Sullivan, Indiana, United States
Museums and landmarks2
Sullivan County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Indiana, United States
Sullivan County Poor Home
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic building in Indiana, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes12
La Pachanga
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
981 N Section St, Sullivan
Joe's Italian Foods & Pizza
Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi
821 North Section Street
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
818 West Wolfe Street, Sulivan
Mo-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00
History
On February 25, 1925, a mine in Sullivan exploded, which left 51 of the 122 miners dead. Another coal mine explosion followed in 1937, which killed 20.
From the History section of Sullivan, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Healthcare1
Map of Sullivan
34 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 21°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 24°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 33°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 44°F | 5.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 57°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 45°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.9 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Shakamak Sp (10 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
Sullivan County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 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)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sullivan County Airport (SIV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Shelburn 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Palestine 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Linton 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Robinson 18 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Worthington 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Terre Haute 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Marshall 26 mi northwest, about 42 min by car
- Bloomfield 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Vincennes 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Lawrenceville 30 mi southwest, 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
- Court Street in downtown Sullivan, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sullivan County Courthouse in Indiana, northern facade, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sullivan County Courthouse in Indiana, southwestern angle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sullivan County Courthouse in Indiana, floor under rotunda, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sullivan County Courthouse in Indiana, rotunda, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sullivan County Courthouse in Indiana, southern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sullivan County Courthouse in Indiana, eastern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sullivan County Courthouse in Indiana, pillars and offices, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sherman Building in Sullivan, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sullivan County Jail, Nyttend, Public domain
- City Hall in Sullivan, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sullivan post office, 47882, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sullivan County Poor Home, Nyttend, Public domain
- March 31, 2023, tornado damage in Sullivan, Indiana, National Weather Service Forecast Office in Indianapolis, Indiana, Public domain
- WHAT ON EARTH IS THIS WORLD COMING TO?! (3686755386), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ginger and a Sunset (3488852191), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ginger in the Sun (3383360791), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Go ahead, take it, I dare you (3599334049), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ginger, big yawn (3334175524), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ginger Returns (4042194692), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ginger (3322141994), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ginger looking up (3352439836), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ginger, close up (3332843208), Gage Skidmore from Peoria, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS022-E-32442 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-8014 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS059-E-8013 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Entrance to Center Ridge Cemetery, Thoms Gofourth, CC BY-SA 4.0
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