Battle of Corydon Civil War Memorial Park, 100 Old Hwy. 135 SW, (812) 738-8236, . Commemorating the only Civil War battle fought on Indiana soil, which took place on July 9, 1863. In hopes reinforcements would arrive and stop Confederate General John Hunt Morgan's march through Southern Indiana, 450 members of the Harrison County Home Guard attempted to delay Morgan's 2,400 Confederate soldiers.
Constitution Elm Tree, High St., (812) 738-4890. In 1816, Indiana delegates met under the spreading branches of one of the largest trees of it's kind in the world to draft Indiana's first state constituition.
Corydon Capitol State Historic Site, 200 Capitol Ave., (812) 738-4890, . The Corydon State Historic Site commemorates the history of Indiana's first state capital. Visit the federal-style limestone capitol building that was erected in the early 1800's, the Governor's Headquarters (see below), Constitution Elm, and the reconstructed Coburn-Porter Law Office. The site is very informative and rich with history. Open everyday except Monday and some holidays. Winter hours vary.
Flags Over Corydon, Capitol Ave., (812) 738-2138. The 35 flags on display all flew over the Corydon area at one time. Each flag has been researched and documented by the Smithsonian Institution. Flags on display when weather permits.
Governor Hendricks Headquarters, Walnut St., (812) 738-4890. This two-story federal style brick house was built in 1817. William Hendricks made the house his headquarters and home while he was governor of Indiana from 1822-1825. In 1841 Judge William A. Porter acquired the house, which remained in his family until the state secured it and opened it to the public in 1979.
Leora Brown School, 400 E Summit St., (812) 738-3376. A simple one-room wooden structure built in 1891 for the education of black children. The school stands as a testament to the motivation of African-American children taught during the days of segregation. it is one of Indiana's oldest standing black elementary/secondary schools.
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