Why visit Versailles
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bel-Air Drive-In, Fernando G. Taylor House and Ripley County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Versailles
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Versailles
Versailles is a town in Johnson Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Versailles had a population of 2,184. The town is the county seat of Ripley County.
From the Wikipedia article Versailles, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Fernando G. Taylor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Versailles, Indiana, listed on the NRHP in Ripley County
102 North Main Street
Ripley County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Courthouse in Indiana, United States
Versailles School and Tyson Auditorium
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Ripley County Historical
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
115 South Washington Street, Versailles
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
History
It was decided in 1818 a county seat should be located at Versailles. The town of Versailles was laid out in 1819. It was named after the Palace of Versailles.
A post office has been in operation at Versailles since 1823.
The Ripley County Courthouse, Fernando G. Taylor House, Tyson United Methodist Church, and Versailles School and Tyson Auditorium are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Versailles, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Tyson United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
320 West Tyson Street, Versailles
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare1
Map of Versailles
20 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, 19 miles away.
- Osgood 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Milan 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Batesville 16 mi north, about 26 min by car
- Aurora 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- North Vernon 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Lawrenceburg 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Madison 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Hidden Valley 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Greensburg 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Bright 24 mi northeast, about 38 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
- Ripley County Courthouse in Versailles, Nyttend, Public domain
- Tyson Library in Versailles, Nyttend, Public domain
- Versailles School and Tyson Auditorium, Nyttend, Public domain
- Freemasonry historical marker in Versailles, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
- 034 32A Busching, Versailles SP, Versailles Cty, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 035 33A Busching, Versailles SP, Versailles Cty, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 037 35A Busching, Versailles SP, Versailles Cty, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tyson United Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Fernando G. Taylor House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Laughery Creek.038 36A Busching, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clavaria fumosa 91542155, Garrett Taylor, CC BY 4.0
- Syzygospora mycetophila 91509997, Garrett Taylor, CC0
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