Gibson County Courthouse

Gibson County is home to one of the premier courthouses in the Midwest. The cornerstone of the Gibson County Courthouse was laid June 17, 1884. Located in the county seat of Princeton, Indiana, the courthouse is the most significant historical structure in the county and one of the best examples of nineteenth century architecture in Southern Indiana. The architectural style may be classified as Romanesque Revival. Four corner towers frame four original center entries forming a Greek cross in design. A central clock tower rises monumentally above the center of the structure ending in a diagonally set widow's walk where the United States flag is displayed. The interior of the courthouse features black walnut and plaster reliefs extensively. Beautiful mosaic tiles make up the hallways of both the first and second floors with most offices retaining original oak floors. The Gibson County Courthouse was also used as the model for the Dept. 56 Original Snow Village Courthouse.

Driving Directions: From I-64, take US Hwy 41 North to IN S.R. 64 East , Downtown Princeton at the intersection of IN S.R. 65 and S.R. 64 East.
(101 N. Main Street, Princeton, IN 47670)
Map to Gibson County Courthouse

Princeton Train Depot

Recently renovated, the Princeton Train Depot is now home to the Gibson County Visitors & Tourism Bureau as well as the Princeton Railway Museum. Built in 1875, the Princeton Depot is the only remaining depot structure in Gibson County. Once the lifeline of commerce and transportation for the county, passenger service was discontinued in the late 1960's. Tours available. (888) 390-5825. Open to the public Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Driving Directions: From I-64, take US Hwy 41 North to IN S.R. East at Princeton. Travel East on IN S.R. 64, approximately 1 mile to Depot.
(702 West Broadway, Princeton, IN 47670)
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Henager's Memories & Nostalgia

A quaint collection of artifacts and memorabilia spanning the last century awaits visitors at Henager's Memories & Nostalgia Museum. Guests get a hands-on experience with exhibits including movie memorabilia, vintage photos, a 1930 Ford Model A coupe, and special collections of items featuring Roy Rogers and Smokey Bear. In addition, guests can enjoy watching furniture and collectibles being handcrafted in the adjoining working workshop. The museum is located 4.5 miles north of Interstate 64 on S.R. 57 in Buckskin, Indiana. www.Henagermuseum.com

Driving Directions: From I-64, take IN S.R. 57 North to Buckskin. Museum is on IN S.R. 57, 2 miles south of Mackey, IN.
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Covered Bridges

Gibson County is home to two remaining covered bridges. Red Bridge over Big Bayou Creek in southern Gibson County was built in 1875. The Wheeling Bridge, spanning the Patoka River northeast of Princeton, was built in 1877. In 2000, the Wheeling Bridge under went a major renovation, which included beautiful new landscaping courtesy of the Gibson County Master Gardeners.

Driving Directions to Red Bridge: From I-64, take IN S.R. 165 North at the Poseyville exit, turning west onto County Road 875 South. Follow County Road 875 South and County Road 1250 West to County Road 850 South. Travel west for 4 miles on County Road 850 South; right onto County Road 1675 West, travel 2 miles, then west onto County Road 650 South. Map to Red Bridge

Driving Directions to Wheeling Bridge: From I-64, take US Hwy 41 North to IN S.R. 64 East through Princeton to County Road 550 East. Travel north on County Road 550 East approximately 5 miles to County Road 400 North. Travel east on County Road 400 North Approximately 1/4 mile to the bridge.
Map to Wheeling Bridge

Cockrum Hall

Cockrum Hall, located on the campus of Oakland City University in Oakland City, IN, was built to replace the home of the William Cockrum family, which was destroyed by fire. The Cockrum family played a significant role in the Underground Railroad in the mid-1850's. Once restored, this 131 year-old structure will house artifacts that tell the story of the Underground Railroad through Gibson County.

Driving Directions: From I-64, take IN S.R. 57 North to Oakland City. Campus is located on Lucretia Street in Oakland City.
Map to Oakland City University

Oakland City University

Gibson County's only institution of higher learning. Oakland City University was founded in 1885 as Oakland City College by the General Baptist Denomination. Located in Oakland City, Indiana, the college officially became Oakland City University in 1995

Driving Directions: From I-64, take Take IN S.R. 57 North to Oakland City. Campus is located on Lucretia Street in Oakland City.
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The Log Inn

Officially recognized as the oldest restaurant in Indiana. the Log Inn was built in 1825 and has been in continuous business since. In 1999, The Log Inn was recognized by the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns as being at the top of the list of Indiana's Favorite Hometown Restaurants. Once a stop on the stage coach route between Evansville and Vincennes, the Log Inn was visited by Abraham Lincoln in 1844 on his way home from a campaign tour in Evansville. Oil paintings, antiques, and original relics of this early period are displayed throughout the restaurant. Located one mile east of US Hwy 41 on Old State Road in Warrenton, today the Log Inn is widely known for its rustic charm and family-style dinners.

Driving Directions: From I-64, take US Hwy 41 North to first stoplight and turn right. Located one mile east of U.S. Hwy 41 in Warrenton, IN at the intersection of County Road 1250 South and County Road 200 East. Address: RR #2, Warrenton, Indiana
Map to Log Inn, Warrenton, Indiana

Tri-State Speedway

Catch all of the excitement where NASCAR superstar Jeff Gordon raced as a fourteen-year-old on this quarter-mile dirt track. Racing enthusiasts can enjoy winged sprints and open-wheeled modifieds from April through September. Races are held every Sunday night with special events included throughout the season. Located on US Hwy 41 near Haubstadt, IN.

Driving Directions: From I-64, take US Hwy 41 North to Haubstadt, at the intersection of County Road 1025 South and US Hwy 41.
Map to Tri-State Speedway
www.tristatespeedway.com

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana

Producers of the Toyota Tundra truck, the Sequoia SUV, and the Sienna Minivan, this 4 million square ft. plant covers 1,160 acres and employs approximately 5,000 workers. Public tours are not currently available.

Driving Directions: From I-64, take US Hwy 41 North to County Road 550 South. Address: 4000 Tulip Tree Drive, Princeton, IN 47670
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www.toyota.com/about/our_business/operations/manufacturing/tmmi/

Gibson Generating Station

Being Indiana's largest generating station and the third-largest coal fired generating station in the world, electricity from the plant's five coal-fired generating units is used by Hoosiers in sixty-nine of the state's ninety-two counties.

Driving Directions: From I-64, take US Hwy 41 North to IN S.R. 64 West at Princeton. From Princeton, take IN S.R. 64 West to County Road 965 West. Turn south on County Road 965 West and travel approximately 1 mile to the plant.
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Wabash and Erie Canal

Completed in the mid-1800's, the canal briefly served as a vital route for commerce throughout the state, winding its way to the Ohio River. Railroad construction made the canal obsolete not long after its completion. A section of the Canal is still visible in the eastern section of Gibson County near Francisco.

Driving Directions: West of Francisco at the intersection of County Roads 175 South and 550 East. From I-64 take US Hwy 41 North to IN S.R. 64 East through Princeton to County Road 550 East, then south to the intersection of County Road 175 South.
Map to Wabash & Erie Canal, Francisco, IN

J. Michael Dunn Art Gallery

The Dunn Gallery, opened in 1995, is located in the Cornwell-Reed Center on the campus of Oakland City University on the corner of Williams and Lucretia Streets in Oakland City. The gallery offers a schedule of about ten exhibits per year of both professional artists' and students' works.

Driving Directions: From I-64, take Take IN S.R. 57 North to Oakland City. Campus is located on Lucretia Street in Oakland City.
Map to Oakland City University
www.oak.edu/dunngallery.shtm