The first stop is the Governor's Headquarters, the residence of the second elected governor, William Hendricks. The home itself is in very good condition and is filled with period furnishings - some of which were actually Hendricks' personal possessions.
The site has street parking (not a problem on most days) and is easily accessible from I-64. Combine with a visit to the Falls Of The Ohio Park and Interpretive Center in nearby Jeffersonville (across the Ohio from Louisville, KY) or to Obannon State Park with views of the mighty Ohio River and a pioneer village and you've got a nice couple days in south-east Indiana!
The historic site itself is composed of more than the old Statehouse. Go to the visitor's bureau or the "carriage house" across the street and you'll be set up for a tour which are begun at the top of the hour.
Corydon was the first established state capital of Indiana! Having grown up here I do take the site for granted, but it is a very nice peace of our states past!
Not an overwhelming experience but an important part of our state's history
Great history!
Next, you'll walk across the street and down the block a few hundred feet where you will be handed off to a different guide for the tour of the first Statehouse itself. The Statehouse is an amazingly small, but well-constructed limestone building. This structure served the Indiana House, Senate and Supreme Court (their courtroom is tiny!).
Something not a lot of people seem to know about this Hidden Gem, is that it is the first capital of the state of Indiana. This is where the original Crossroads begin in America. This was the gateway to it all. If you really want to see where it all began, you must start here. This place is truly a gem and if you miss it in your lifetime, you're missing quite a bit.
But, the town is absolutely charming, the sites are very interesting for history buffs and one should expect to visit for 1-2 hours including just walking around the town square.
I take one star away because the tour guides seem to be your local government types - someone's child or nephew or niece who aren't really suited to the job. The first guide seemed generally knowledgeable, but unenthusiastic about his job while the second clearly wasn't prepared - I noticed she had written notes on the palms of her hands and pads of fingers in ink!
Corydon Capitol State Historic Site is a US Point Of Interest based in Corydon, Indiana. Corydon Capitol State Historic Site is located at 202 E Walnut St, Corydon, IN 47112, USA.
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