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The Past Is Still Present and The Present Is Unforgettable
We Love Going There!
www.visitposeycounty.com
Posey County
Economic Development
Partnership
With the 6th largest inland port in the U.S.,
Posey County Economic Development Partnership places
emphasis on the rich infrastructure, a manufacturing-
driven economy, business-friendly environment and a
workforce driven by commitment to education. Posey
County is home to SABIC, AstraZeneca, BWX Technologies,
CountryMark, the Ports of Indiana-Mt. Vernon and many
PURSUE other thriving companies.
RATIO
83% POST-SECONDARY
PARTNERSHIPS We Love
EDUCATION
Student :Teacher Ratio
Lower than state average
Strong partnerships provide unique
educational opportunities. Living & Working
Here!
$2 MILLION
SCHOLARSHIPS
Graduating classes earn over
STEM curriculum
$2 million in college
scholarships each year
CONSISTENTLY RATED
FOUR STAR SCHOOLS
$
500+ $ 88,146
MILLION AVERAGE
MANUFACTURING
2017 CAPITAL INVESTMENT
WAGE
EXISTING POSEY COUNTY
COMPANIES
ACADEMY BLUE RIBBON
SCHOOL
Where students are
as unique as the art
they create.
KINDERGARTEN Farmersville Elementary 2015
3rd
HIGHEST AVERAGE WAGE
6th
LARGEST
IN THE STATE OF INDIANA INLAND PORT
$51,754
AVERAGE WAGE
HOURS OF DUAL
Zachary Straw Photography
CREDITS OFFERED
INFUSED
learning environments
A
SCHOOL DISTRICT
12
MILES
RATING UNIVERSITY OF
MSD OF MOUNT VERNON SOUTHERN INDIANA
& NORTH POSEY 10,700 STUDENTS
Contents
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New Wadesville
Welcome To Posey County............................................ 4 Harmony
New Harmony
A Bit of History ..................................................................... 7 269 State Historic Site
Restaurant Road Trip .................................................... 14
The New Harmony Inn.................................................. 18
2020 Instagram ................................................................ 24
Say “I Do” in New Harmony ...................................... 33
Harmonie
State Park POSEY
Calendar of Events........................................................... 44
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COUNTY INDIANA
Posey County Directory................................................ 46
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Hovey
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Hovey Lake
State Fish &
Wildlife Area
Approximate Travel Time
to Posey County from:
Louisville, KY 2 hours
Saint Louis, MO 2.25 hours
Zach Straw Photography
Nashville, TN 2.75 hours
Indianapolis, IN 3 hours
4th of July, Mt. Vernon
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P osey County, Indiana is an ideal landing place for travelers.
It has been for thousands of years.
A bird’s-eye view of middle-America shows two great rivers
tracing hundreds of miles of landscape, literally carving out the
borders of Midwest states.
The junction where those rivers meet is Posey County, and it’s
a place that’s been chosen over and over as a perfect jumping-
off point. The waterways and lush resources attracted pre-
Columbian native settlers, early explorers and scholars, vast
farming operations, industries and pioneers of all sorts.
Known as a place of wild abundance and surprisingly big
ideas, Posey County has hosted experiments in spirit, science,
industry, art and agriculture that have raised eyebrows and
global consciousness.
Today, it’s still a place where people gather near the rivers to
work and play, to bikeride, birdwatch, fish, hunt and hike. We
invite you to soak up history in our walkable towns and sample
farm fresh foods…buy some art or rent a golf cart. If you can
stay a while, try out a Hoosier sunset or some dark-sky star
gazing. Amazing!
Welcome to Posey County. So glad you stopped by.
Kari Mobley
Executive Director
Visit Posey County
We loveGoing There!
Michael Webster Photography
Cathedral Labyrinth, New Harmony
Posey County has it all. Discerning
people have known this much longer
than you might imagine. They have
enjoyed the area’s beauty, rivers, forests,
fields, and serenity. More recently, they
have added amenities, participated
in festivals, and contributed to an
impressive amount of history. We’ll look
at these recent additions, but first, let’s
meet some farmers.
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7 Centuries of Agriculture Visit the rivers. Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon Sites
Many Americans start counting our years from You can feel water’s continuing appeal to Brief History As you walk around Mt. Vernon, be sure to notice
1776. The Posey County area has been farmed for humankind. As we watch them, rivers seem its historic sites: the Posey County Courthouse
Mt. Vernon is the county seat and the largest city
over 700 years! People of the Mississippian culture, eternal and immutable, reflectors of the weather Square, Mt. Vernon Downtown Historic District,
in Posey County. The county is named for General
or Native American “Mound Builders,” were an around them at the surface. At any time of year, Welborn Historic District and the William
Thomas Posey, Governor of the Indiana Territory.
innovative group and the region’s first farmers. you’ll have excellent river viewing points. Try Mt. Gonnerman House, all of which have been placed
Mt. Vernon was named in honor of George
Corn was a staple crop. Vernon’s Riverbend Park on the Ohio, or New on the National Register of Historic Places.
Washington’s Mt. Vernon estate. But that was not
Harmony, Harmonie State Park, the Old Dam,
Doubtless, part of the attraction was not one, but always the case.
two rivers, the Ohio and the Wabash. The rivers
and Dogtown Ferry Public Fishing Area and Boat Attractions
Ramp on the Wabash, and walking/cycling trails In 1806, Andrew McFadden was the first settler
were sources of water, food, and transportation. Riverbend Park at the Mt. Vernon riverfront
along both rivers.* in the Mt. Vernon area. He named the settlement
New people have always found their way here. McFadden’s Bluff. This name continued to be Enjoy open, public space, benches, tables and
For still water, take a trip to Hovey Lake and the
After the Mound Builders, other tribes moved used for some time even after the town was playground equipment and take in amazing
marshlands near The Point. The Point is where the
into the area, built villages of log houses, planted platted as Mt. Vernon in 1816. A post office called views! Flatboats, bulky craft with squared ends
Wabash River meets the Ohio, most often the first
orchards, and cultivated plantations.1 They “Mount Vernon” has been in operation since 1818. and a flat bottom, were once loaded nearby and
thing people notice when they look at a map of
developed commodity specialties and traded Beyond the town was a wilderness of mostly steered downriver as far as New Orleans to get
Indiana. In this area, you’ll also find Twin Swamps
among tribes. A new wave of people was coming. unexplored forest. local goods to market. Today, flatboats have given
Nature Preserve, a cottonwood/bald cypress
way to barges, but the Ohio remains an important
swamp and an overcup oak swamp, divided by an
Shall We Gather at the River? waterway to move coal and grain. When you visit
area of southern flatwoods. The preserve covers
Around the early 1800s, settlers of European sites along the riverfront, you’ll see commerce
almost 600 acres.
descent began migrating to present-day Posey passing in front of you.
The Point is a fantastic place for outdoor activities,
County. Once again, people traveled on, and Depending on the time you visit, you may find
including boating, kayaking, hunting, fishing,
settled by, the rivers. First in Mt. Vernon, then in Riverbend Park to be the anchor point of local
hiking and birdwatching.
New Harmony. parades and festivals. River Days, the Wine & Arts
Festival, Riverbend Market Days, Memorial Day
Settling In for the Long Haul
Service, Fourth of July fireworks and concerts, and
Getting here was only the beginning for settlers. Christmas on Main Street are just a few of the
Next, they had to build homes, stores, churches, events. You may also catch an outdoor movie or a
and gathering places. They also had to clear and live concert. Keep coming back!
cultivate this land. That happened first in two
places: Mt. Vernon and New Harmony. Let’s take a
closer look at these towns. We’ll begin beside the
Ohio River.
Riverfront, Mt. Vernon
Sherburne Riverbend Park, Mt. Vernon
AFTER - Posey County Courthouse exterior with
exposed red brick. Mt. Vernon
BEFORE Back to red brick. Courthouse during
paint removal operations. Mt. Vernon
*CONFLUENCE: the junction
of two rivers, especially Young girl with watering can sculpture at Riverbend
rivers of approximately Park, Mt. Vernon. Riverbend Park was built in 1914 on
the site of former mills that lined the Ohio River
equal width
1 Leffel, John C. History of Posey County Indiana. Standard Publishing Company. Chicago. 1913.
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Harmonie / New Harmony Robert Owen’s social experiment dissolved by Attractions
1827. Despite its breakdown, Owen’s utopian
Brief History “Quaint. Quiet. Relaxing,” are all words locals use
dream brought significant contributions to
Let’s move along to the Wabash. Today’s New to describe Posey County. For New Harmony, we
American scientific and educational theory, study,
Harmony was the second town settled in Posey might add “intriguing.”
and practice. Owen’s efforts to effect change
County. But it was not New when it was new. and enlightenment came to fruition through the While the many societies and schools present
Harmony is an appropriate name for a town work of his children in New Harmony and the during the town’s heyday have long since
created specifically to be a spiritual community. young scientists and educators who came with disbanded or closed, the place remains. More
It was founded in 1814 by a group of 800 Pietists William Maclure. than 30 structures from the Harmonist and
from Württemberg, Germany who purchased Owenite utopian communities remain as part
Today, New Harmony’s history, architecture,
nearly 30,000 acres beside the Indiana Territory’s of the New Harmony Historic District, which is a
historic buildings, gardens and nature trails attract
Wabash River. National Historic Landmark.
Rapp-Owen curious visitors as well as residents and institutions
Granary,
The Harmonie Society was led by George Rapp. New Harmony that have similar values and want to work toward Walk the same streets and trails used by
Their literal interpretation of biblical text, combined the community’s sustainability. students of enlightenment. Pause and reflect
with their interpretation of current world events, in their carefully tended gardens. Tour this
led them to believe that a Second Coming of fascinating town.
Harmonist Labyrinth, New Harmony
Jesus Christ was imminent. As a society and as New Harmony is a hub for the arts. You’ll see
individuals, they pursued Christian perfection that in festivals and events that often are gifts to
through every aspect of their daily conduct. To that the community and visitors. There’s something
end, they created a highly ordered and productive in every season. It could be the Harmony Spring
community at New Harmony. Thrall’s Market, First Brush of Spring!, Arts in Harmony
Opera House,
The community was entirely self-sufficient and New Harmony Festival, the autumn Kunstfest, or winter’s
produced a wide variety of goods that were Christmas in New Harmony. Or all of them! And
there’s much more.
recognized worldwide for their fine quality. New Harmony
Harmonist wares were sold throughout the New Harmony abounds with groomed walking/
In 1825, with his business partner, William
United States and overseas in the British Isles, the carting/biking paths. From the town, there is a trail
Maclure, Robert Owen purchased the community
Netherlands, Switzerland and Germany. In 1825, to Harmonie State Park, which has roadways and
of New Harmony, hoping to establish a model
the Harmonists relocated to Pennsylvania, site of trails for all levels of hikers and bicyclists.
“Community of Equality” where education and
their first community in North America.
social equality would flourish. Maclure, a wealthy
businessman and well-respected geologist,
attracted many well-known scholars of the early
19th century to New Harmony.
Peace Pole,
New Harmony
Potter Cabin, New Harmony The Atheneum Visitor Center, New Harmony View from inside The Roofless Church, New Harmony
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We’re often asked, “Where should I go around here for food and drink?” That’s not the These lists of dining options are not
St. Philip
simple request it seems. Posey County has quite a few delicious options. So, keeping with exhaustive, but they offer a fine starting
our history theme, they are ordered by the date each town was founded. point. We’ve been eating well here for about
200 years now. We think you’re in for a great meal.
POSEY COUNTY HISTORIC Feeling adventurous? Follow the towns as 1847 Unincorporated
Mt. Vernon
they are ordered. Stop when you’re hungry. Saint Philip is a pleasant rural area with
Look around. Take some pictures. Then, get two popular local restaurants and taverns.
Saint Phillips road connects the eastern and
back on the road. Remember, it’s the journey
western parts of the Posey County, making
as well as the destination. You’ll cover a lot of for a nice loop for a visitor wanting to tour
1806 (as McFadden’s Bluff) ROAD TRIP scenic territory and you’ll understand why we the entire county.
1816 (as Mt. Vernon) enjoy living here. St. Philips Inn - Bar & Grill
11200 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd., Evansville, IN 47712
SITES OF INTEREST::
(812) 985-5558
Sherburne Park, Riverbend Park, Posey
New Harmony St. Wendel
County Courthouse Square, Mt. Vernon Zaps Tavern - Tavern food, Entrees
Downtown Historic District, Welborn 3725 St. Phillips Rd., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Historic District, William Gonnerman House (812) 985-2121
Main Café zapstavern.com
1814 (as Harmonie ) 1837
1825 (as New Harmony) SITES OF INTEREST:
This summer you can enjoy the 53rd annual
Bliss Artisan Ice Cream Shop/Pizzeria Bierstube, or beer garden, sponsored by the
Wadesville
SITES OF INTEREST: Athenaeum, Labyrinth,
111 East Water St., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 Common Houses, Kunstfest Knights of St. John #282.
(812) 643-5009 Silver Bell Restaurant Multi-cuisine
Main Café American, Cafe
blissartisan.com 4424 St. Wendel Rd., Wadesville, IN 47638
520 Main St., New Harmony, IN 47631
1852
Dimaggio’s Pizza Pizza/Italian/Sandwiches (812) 682-3370 (812) 963-0944
Froggy’s Restaurant and Sports Bar
1244 Main St., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620
Mary Scott’s Kitchen American 7247 Main St., Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 838-9850
518 Main St., New Harmony, IN 47631 (812) 673-4996
Poseyville
El Vaquero Mexican (812) 270-5030
Fester’s Too Pizza & Wings Comfort food
125 South 4th St., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 maryscottskitchen.com
7154 Highway 66, Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 307-3440
Red Geranium Restaurant Seasonal American (812) 270-3166
Hawg ‘N’ Sauce Barbecue 520 North St., New Harmony, IN 47631
6580 Leonard Rd., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 (812) 682-6171 1840 (as Palestine) 1843 (as Poseyville)
Griffin
(812) 838-5339 newharmonyinn.com SITES OF INTEREST:
hawgnsauce.com Autumnfest, always the last weekend of
Sara’s Harmony Way Café, Bistro & Wine Bar September
Rusty’s Pizza Pizza/Sandwiches 500 Church St., New Harmony, IN 47631 The Red Wagon Home style cooking
425 Main St., Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 (812) 682-3611 6950 Frontage Rd, Poseyville, IN 47633 1881 (as Price’s Station)
(812) 831-3737 sarasharmoniewaytoo.com (812) 874-2210 SITES OF INTEREST:
Tequila’s Mexican Restaurant Yellow Tavern American Tri-State Tornado Historic Marker
Ziggy’s Pub American (traditional)
408 Southwind Plaza, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620 521 Church St., New Harmony, IN 47631 16 West Main St., Poseyville, IN 47633 Depot Diner American
(812) 838-2392 (812) 682-3303 (812) 874-2170 232 South Main St., Griffin, IN 47616
theyellowtavern.com (812) 851-3051
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A.C. THOMAS HOUSE
B E D & B R E A K F A S T I N N
in New Harmony, Indiana
The A.C Thomas House is a unique bed &
breakfast inn with the unassuming elegance
of a bygone era, conveniently located in the
heart of historic New Harmony!
The A.C. Thomas House is
the ideal venue for:
• Wedding parties
• Family reunions • Company retreats
• Weekend getaways • Birthday celebrations
• Writers' workshops and more!
Learn more and book now at
www.ACThomasHouse.com
503 West Street New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Phone: (812) 682-6110 | Email: info@acthomashouse.com
InnHarmony, LLC
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Harmony Inn Resort offers a peaceful retreat many have balconies, walk-out patios and • Old world charm, modern comfort
from the bustle of daily life. Set in a charming lake views. Four historical guest houses with • Free high-speed Internet/Wifi
town, filled with art, gardens and original old-world charm and private gardens offer
architecture and is located in one of the most generous accommodations. You’ll find the • Heated pool & fitness center
significant Utopian communities in America, simple comforts you need in this historic and
Historic New Harmony, Indiana. natural setting to rest, relax and rejuvenate.
• Red Geranium Restaurant
• Grapevine Bar
• Seasonal outdoor patio area
18 www.visitposeycounty.com 19Red Geranium Restaurant
Established in 1964, the Red Geranium Restaurant is one of the region’s most
charming and romantic restaurants. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend
brunch, the Red Geranium Restaurant offers Seasonal American Cuisine and Midwest
favorites. The restaurant also offers an extensive international wine list, and diners may
enjoy three distinctively dining rooms.
The Main Dining Room captures the romance and Old World charm of the 19th
Century. The Green Room offers comfortable benches and a cozy, casual atmosphere.
Ornate hand-carved doors grace the entrance of the third room, the Tillich Room
(named for philosopher, Paul Tillich). The Grapevine Bar offers a full selection of
alcoholic drinks in addition to a delicious bar menu. The dining area offers a panoramic,
pastoral view of a serene lake. At night, the warmth of a large fireplace adds to the
romantic setting of the room.
A quiet place to meet
Whether it’s a business meeting, wedding, holiday party, retreat, tour group, reunion,
a hideaway for musicians and writers, the New Harmony Inn Conference Center staff will
make your event successful and memorable.
The New Harmony Inn Resort and Conference Center provides a natural setting that
gives events that special touch in our hotel conference rooms. The tranquil setting helps to
reduce stress and promotes productive meetings and retreats. It can accommodate
400 people for stand-up receptions, 300 for sit-down dining or up to 300 for a
theatre style meeting.
From small business meetings, to spiritual retreats, to artists workshops, to large
conferences, the New Harmony Inn Resort and Conference Center is the ideal choice for any
type of gathering. For your next event, combine the serenity of the inspiring New Harmony
setting with our state-of-the-art Conference Center, menu and catering options.
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#Together
We Thrive
We are movers and
shakers for business. Posey County Office
Posey County Office
The old saying is still true:
there is strength in numbers.
Our 1,400+ membership, combined with the passion
and talent of our staff, help create a dynamic,
exciting climate for business in Southwest Indiana.
We are excited about
what’s happening in the
Southwest Indiana region. Posey County Office
Posey County Office
We think you will be, too.
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Situated in a serene wooded area just outside Mount Vernon,
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Hovey Lake Fish & Wildlife Area, the Four Seasons is the ideal
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reunion, conference,
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In Harmony
Romantic, tranquil, and spiritual,
New Harmony, Indiana is one of the
most beloved wedding destinations
in the Midwest. With beautiful
lakeside settings, luscious gardens,
unique architecture, and historical
charm, New Harmony provides the
ideal surroundings for indoor and
outdoor weddings.
Many churches, historical buildings,
and scenic outdoor locations in
New Harmony are available for the
ceremony including the unique, non-
denominational Roofless Church. For
the reception, the New Harmony Inn
Conference Center can accommodate a
sit-down dinner or a buffet for 300. The
Red Geranium, the signature restaurant
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Learn more and book your stay today
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40 www.visitposeycounty.com 41The Smithsonian is Explore a 200-year legacy –
coming to New Harmony!
Crossroads: Change in Rural America
May 9-June 21, 2020
Historic
New Harmony
View the exhibit on any daily tour or
Fridays-Mondays 9:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
This exhibit offers a national story of population shifts and rural
changes, while providing small towns, like New Harmony and
Posey County as a whole, a chance to look at their own paths
and highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the
past century.
Indiana
Visit USI.edu/crossroads for more information
on the exhibit and public programing.
Crossroads: Change in Rural America is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Indiana Humanities.
Daily guided tours at 1 p.m.
Your tour begins at Richard Meier’s New Harmony Atheneum.
During your tour you will be able to visit several of our historic sites
such as Community House No. 2, one of four large dormitories for
the Harmonists, and the David Lenz House, built circa 1822 and restored
to its original appearance, including authentic Harmonist furniture.
Explore all of this and more in Historic New Harmony.
Tour times vary in winter.
NewHarmony.org | 800-231-2168
42 www.visitposeycounty.com 43SEPTEMBER
Calendar of Events
Mt. Vernon River Days 13th Annual Festival September
11-13 (Friday-Sunday) Bring the family to Mount
Vernon for the annual River Days Festival. From the
Smoke on the Ohio BBQ Tournament, parade, live
concerts, food, and games, River Days has it all!
Kunstfest 2020—38TH Annual German Festival &
Artisan Fair September 19-20 (Saturday and Sunday)
9:00 am- 5:00 pm Enjoy German food, live music,
Posey County 2020 Major Events unique vendors, games and much more at the largest *7 Readers Choice Awards (2 platinum and 5 gold)
German Festival in Indiana. Only in New Harmony!
(For all events, please visit our calendar at www.visitposeycounty.com) *Catering for all types and sizes of events
Poseyville Autumnfest 2020 September 26-27 *Summer Entertainment
MARCH MAY JUNE
(Saturday and Sunday) The town of Poseyville will *We accommodate large parties
Kinobe Quartet presented by The New Harmony Farmers and Jammin’ on the Wabash June 6 hold its annual Autumnfest complete with your favorite *2013 Posey County Business of the Year
the Under the Beams March 7 Artisans Market Operates Saturday (Saturday) @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm fair food, town parade, games for the kids and fun for from SWIN Chamber of Commerce
(Saturday) @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm mornings from the beginning of May Enjoy an evening of bluegrass, the adults.
Under the Beams is a concert to the end of September. Vendors dulcimers, ukuleles and good music
OCTOBER
series that takes place at Murphy set up along Tavern Street providing at Harmonie State Park.
Auditorium in New Harmony. fresh, seasonal produce and local Haunted New Harmony Ghost Tours and Paranormal
handmade artisans goods. 19th Annual Antique Market & Arts Investigations Ghost Walks are available year-round.
Spring Fling March 21-22 (Saturday Festival June 13-14 An authentic Paranormal Investigations will take place throughout
and Sunday) @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Harmony Spring Market May 2 antique and vintage show featuring October. Learn more at HauntedNewHarmony.com
Enjoy unique Spring crafts and (Saturday) @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm the best mid-west antique dealers.
vendors at the Ribeyre Gymnasium Celebrate Spring in New Harmony by This is a one of a kind indoor and Haunted Harmonie at Harmonie State Park October
in New Harmony. shopping the market vendors in the outdoor shopping experience. The 24 (Saturday) @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm Our Annual
Ribeyre Gym featuring spring filled annual Arts in Harmony Festival Halloween event that has surpassed 20 years! Same
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fun as always, decorated campground, trick or treating,
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Harmonie State Park Easter Egg scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating contest and lots of
Hunt April 11 (Friday) @ 10:00 am - and food trucks. more! fall fun! Bring your costume and join in the festivities!
5:00 pm Bring the kids to Harmonie
Spring into Geocaching May 3 Crossroads: Change in Rural DECEMBER
State Park for egg hunts, games and
fun for the whole family. (Sunday) Join us if you are curious America Scavenger Hunt June 20th
Christmas in New Harmony December 5-6 (Saturday
about geocaching or if you have @ Thrall’s Opera House Join us for a
and Sunday 9:00am – 4:00 pm) Christmas crafts, vendors,
Heritage Artisans Days April 15th- been playing this high-tech treasure thrilling game while learning more
gifts, food, drinks and a ton of Christmas fun in New
17th Historic New Harmony invites hunt game for years! Get started at about Posey County past, present,
Harmony. You won’t want to miss theannual parade!
We Buy & Sell
both school children and the public www.geocaching.com and we’ll see and future. For more information visit
you here! usi.edu/crossroads.
608 S Main Street
to experience what life was like in Christmas on Main Street - December 5 (Saturday) @ New Harmony, IN 47631
the 1800s through the eyes of a JULY 11:00 am – 7:00 pm In Mt. Vernon, families can enjoy a (812) 781-1390
variety of period artisans. This year Crossroads: Change in Rural
fun Children’s Pageant, Elf Fun Run, Christmas Family
we welcome back artisans who America Opening May 9th @ New Harmony 4th of July (812) 459-1626
Sleigh photos, a beautiful Christmas Lighted Parade and
specialize in paper marbling, wood Thrall’s Opera House Crossroads: Celebration July 4 (Saturday) Start the Lighting of the Community Christmas Tree.
carving, beekeeping, tinsmithing and Change in Rural America, a traveling at the Atheneum/Visitors Center
weaving, to name just a few. exhibit from Smithsonian’s Museum in New Harmony and enjoy a key
on Main Street offers small towns a note speaker. From there, join in the
Peace, Run & Harmony 5K & 10K chance to look at both the national golf cart parade with the best 4th
April 18 (Saturday) @ 8:00 am – story of rural change and their own decorations. At Murphy Park enjoy a
11:00 am We’ll start and finish in paths to highlight the changes that picnic with the whole family.
downtown New Harmony, IN. Start affected their fortunes over the past
time for both distances 8:00 am. century. The Posey County 4-H Fair Held
Register at riseupandrun.com/peace- at the Posey County Fairgrounds
run-harmony/. New Harmony Lunch Tour May 23 in New Harmony, Indiana. The
(Saturday) 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Enjoy annual event will be held on July
Victor Wainwright & The Train a tasting tour of the most popular 12-18, 2020. You can find FREE rides,
presented by Under the Beams restaurants and their signature entertainment, food, and fun,
April 18 (Saturday) @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 dishes. Explore the town of historic
pm Under the Beams is a concert New Harmony along the way.
series that takes place at Murphy ADULTS ONLY.
Auditorium in New Harmony.
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DINE Hawg N’ Sauce
6580 Leonard Road
Tequilas Mexican Restaurant
408 Southwind Plaza
Black Lodge Coffee Roasters Mount Vernon, Indiana 47620 Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
610 Church Street (812) 838-5339 (812) 838-2392
New Harmony, Indiana 47631
(812) 718-4515 Mary Scott’s Kitchen The Red Wagon
518 Main Street 6950 Frontage Road
Bliss Artisan New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Poseyville, Indiana 47633
111 E. Water Street (812) 270-5030 (812) 874-2221
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
(812) 643-5009 Red Geranium Restaurant 3 Chicks Fudgery
The Atheneum Visitor Center, Museum and Gift Shop 520 North Street 133 Main Street
Depot Diner New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 (812)
232 S. Main Street (800) 782-8605 457-2633
Griffin, Indiana 47616
(812) 851-3051 Rusty’s Pizza Zap’s Tavern
425 S Main Street 3725 St. Phillips Road
Dimaggio’s Italian Pizza Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Saint Philip, Indiana 47620
1244 Main St (812) 682-3370 (812) 985-2121
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
(812) 838-9850 Saint Philip’s Inn The Yellow Tavern
11200 Upper Mount Vernon Road 521 Church Street
El Vaquero St. Philip, Indiana 47712 New Harmony, Indiana 47631
125 W. Fourth Street (812) 985-5558 (812) 682-3303
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
(812) 307-3440 Sara’s Harmony Way Ziggy’s Pub and Austin’s Pizza
500 Church Street 16 W. Main Street
Froggy’s Restaurant and New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Poseyville, Indiana 47633
Sports Bar (812) 682-3611 (812) 874-2170
7247 Main Street
SEE & DO Historic New Harmony
Guided Walking Tours
Rapp-Owen Granary
Wadesville, Indiana 47638 Silver Bell Restaurant
413 Granary Street 4424 St. Wendel Road
The Atheneum Visitor Center, The Atheneum/Visitor’s Center New Harmony, Indiana 47631 (812) 673-4996
Wadesville, Indiana 47638
Museum and Gift Shop 401 N. Arthur Street (812) 682-3050
401 N. Arthur Street
(812) 963-0944
New Harmony, Indiana 47631
New Harmony, Indiana 4763 (812) 682-4474 The Roofless Church
(800) 231-2168 420 North Street
The Hoosier Salon New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Brittlebank Park 507 Church Street Panzanella Salad, Red Geraniun
(812) 682-3050
1470 Odonnell Road New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 (812) 682-3970 The Mount Vernon Waterfront
(812) 838-3691 Junction of Main and Water Streets
Hovey Lake Fish and Wildlife Area Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
Carol’s Garden 15800 Raben Road South
519 North Street (812) 838-0066
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Thrall’s Opera House
(812) 838-2927
The Cathedral Labyrinth 612 E. Church Street
John T. Myers Locks and Dam New Harmony, Indiana 47631
309 North Street
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 16501 Raben Road (812) 682-3050
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
Church Park Tillich Park
409 Church Street Moon River Spa 520 North Street
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 517 North Street New Harmony, Indiana 47631
(812) 682-4488 New Harmony, Indiana 47631
(812) 838-5836 / (812) 550-7483 Twin Swamps Nature Preserve
Dusty Barn Distillery Raben Road
6861 Carson School Road New Harmony Gallery of Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Contemporary Art
(812) 985-5507 506 Main Street Women’s Institute and Gallery
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 916 E. Granary Street
Farview Orchards Inc. New Harmony, Indiana 47631
(812) 682-3156
4200 Oliver Springfield Road (812) 682-3799
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 New Harmony Path and
(812) 783-2571 Trail System Workingmen’s Institute
New Harmony, Indiana 407 Tavern Street
The Harmonist Labyrinth New Harmony, Indiana 47631
1239 Main Street Old Solitude Village (812) 682-4806
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Solitude, Indiana
(812) 682-4474 Western Hills Country Club
Our Lord’s Woods 1711 Country Club Rd,
504 North Street Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 (812) 838-5631
(812) 682-4431 Pork Shank, Red Geranium Ida Hawg, Hawg N Sauce
46 www.visitposeycounty.com 47SHOPPING J.L. Hirsch Grocery and
Department Store
CONFERENCES
Antique Emporium 8 W. Main Street New Harmony Conference Center
525 Church Street Poseyville, Indiana 47633 504 North Street
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 (812) 874-2719 New Harmony, Indiana 47631
(812) 682-3407 1(800) 782-8605
Lowry Hollow Antiques & Decor
The Atheneum Museum Shop 531 Church Street Maclure Room for the
401 N. Arthur Street New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Dissemination of Useful
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 (812) 306-5338 Knowledge
(800) 231-2168 Workingmen’s Institute
Just A Stone’s Throw 407 Tavern Street
Backbeat Records and Just 310 Main Street New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Looking Antiques New Harmony, Indiana 47631 (812) 682-4806
514 South Main Street (812) 682-6822
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Murphy Auditorium
(812) 682-3407 Mason-Nordgauer Fine Arts Gallery 419 Tavern Street
510 Main Street New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Bridges of Hope Fair Trade New Harmony, Indiana 47631 (812) 682-3050
Gift Shop (812) 682-6127
First United Methodist Church Ribeyre Center
601 Main Street The Mews 603 S. Main Street
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 46011 531 Church Street New Harmony, Indiana 47631
(812) 838-2640 New Harmony, Indiana 47631 (812) 682-3050
(812) 682-3490
Capers Emporium
602 Main Street New Harmony Gallery of
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Contemporary Art
(812) 682-6112 506 Main Street Mary Scott’s Kitchen
New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Clementine’s Eclectic Gallery (812) 682-3156
516 S. Main Street
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 New Harmony Soap Company
(812) 830-2654 512 Main Street
New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Consigned to Design (812) 682-0515
108 W. Second Street
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Rosebud Antiques
(812) 643-5074 609 Main Street
New Harmony, Indiana 47631
STAY Harmonie State Park Cabins
3451 Harmonie State Park Road
New Harmony Inn, Resort and
Conference Center
Creation Station (812) 781-9140 New Harmony Inn New Harmony, Indiana 47631 504 North Street
606 Main Street 1840s House and Garden (812) 682-4821 New Harmony, Indiana 47631
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Sara’s Harmony Way 403 North Street (800) 782-8605
500 Church Street New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Harmonie State Park Campground
(812) 205-6781
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 (800) 782-8605 3451 Harmonie State Park Road New Harmony Inn Orchard House
Dusty Barn Distillery (812) 682-3611 New Harmony, Indiana 47631 315 North Street
6861 Carson School Road A.C. Thomas House (812) 682-4821 New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 3 Chicks Fudgery 503 West Street (800) 782-8605
133 Main Street New Harmony, Indiana, 47631 The Leather Leaf Inn
(812) 985-5507
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 (812) 682-6110 531 North Street Rocky Falls Campground & RV Park
Farview Orchards Inc. (812) 457-2633 New Harmony, Indiana 47631 11901 Deer Run
4200 Oliver Springfield Road Baker Guest House (812) 682-6106 Evansville, Indiana 47712
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Women’s Institute and Gallery 308 Church Street (812) 985-9100
916 E. Granary Street New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Ludwig Epple Guest House
(812) 783-2571
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 (812) 682-3050 520 E. Granary Street The Old Dam
Firehouse Antiques (812) 682-3799 New Harmony, Indiana 47631 1841 West Old Dam Road
608 S. Main Street Cook’s on Brewery (812) 270-4360 New Harmony, Indiana 47631
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Bed & Breakfast (812) 781-0448
815 S. Brewery Street MacLeod Barn Abbey
(812) 781-1390
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 810 E. North Street The Old Rooming House
The Golden Rose (812) 682-3646 New Harmony, Indiana 47631 916 E. Church Street
612 Main Street (812) 682-3050 New Harmony, IN 47631
New Harmony, Indiana 47631 Four Seasons Motel (812) 781-9218
70 Highway 62 West The Mount Vernon Inn
(812) 682-5027
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 6225 William Keck Bypass
Hasting Plants (812) 838-4821 Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620
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1500 Hastings Lane (812) 838-8888
Mt. Vernon, Indiana 47620 Granary Street Guest House
702 Granary Street Murphy Park Campground
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New Harmony, Indiana 47631 1014 Main Street
(812) 682-3310 New Harmony, Indiana 47631
Roofless Church Golden Gates (812) 682-4846
48 www.visitposeycounty.com 49Mason-Nordgauer specializes in post-war,
contemporary and urban fine art from
local, regional and international artists.
Come witness the real time connection to
the art industry and feel the pulse of the
current art scene.
Mason-Nordgauer Fine Arts Gallery
510 Main Street
New Harmony, IN 47631
812-682-6127
Visit us in gallery or on our website
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