SOUTHERN INDIANA
CLARK COUNTY
County Offices
501 E. Court Avenue
Jeffersonville 812-285-6200
www.co.clark.in.us
Chamber of Commerce
4100 Charlestown Road
New Albany 812-945-0266
www.1si.org
FLOYD COUNTY
County Offices
311 West First Street
New Albany 812-948-5415
www.floydcounty.in.gov
Chamber of Commerce
4100 Charlestown Road
New Albany 812-945-0266
www.1si.org
HARRISON COUNTY
County Offices
300 North Capitol Avenue
Corydon 812-738-8241
www.harrisoncounty.in.gov
Chamber of Commerce
310 North Elm Street
Corydon 812-738-2137
www.harrisonchamber.org
Major Highways
Interstates 64, 65, 265; Highways 31, 62, 64, 135
Just across the scenic Ohio River from Louisville lies scenic southern Indiana, a region of welcoming small towns and pristine countryside touted as “The Sunny Side of Louisville.” The moniker shows the area’s hometown pride, but it also indicates the close spirit that has developed between these two “neighbors.” In fact, another word that is often used to describe metropolitan Louisville is “Kentuckiana.” Many of the charming towns and residential developments that dot southern Indiana are rapidly growing as bedroom communities to Louisville, serving as a vital part of the metropolitan scene. Newcomers are often drawn to the affordable land and beautiful new homes available in southern Indiana. Particularly around the hills or “knobs” that frame the floodplain on the Indiana side of the river, the vistas of the Louisville skyline are breathtaking.
Historically, the “falls” or rapids of the Ohio River in this region made it a stopping place for westbound traders and settlers. The City of Louisville grew up and matured as the largest population center, although many people also settled north of the Ohio River in southern Indiana. The counties that make up the Indiana portion of Greater Louisville are proud of their distinctive identities, rich heritage, and local economies. Kentuckiana adds a number of delightful amenities and attractions to the metropolitan scene, from deep forests and woodland to famous golf courses. Cultural jewels like Clarksville Little Theater, Derby Dinner Theatre, and the Scottsburg Jamboree attract regional audiences. Ventures like the Metroversity Consortium and the reciprocal in-state tuition agreement demonstrate the cooperative relationship between Indiana and Kentucky. Clark, Floyd, and Harrison Counties invite you to cross the river and discover the many treasures waiting on “The Sunny Side of Louisville.”
Services
Residents of southern Indiana have access to the wealth of state-of-the-art healthcare services and network of facilities throughout the Metropolitan Louisville region. At the same time, most needs can be met close to home in outstanding hospitals and medical centers. Serving all of southern Indiana, Jeffersonville’s Clark Memorial Hospital offers a comprehensive healthcare hub that delivers state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care. The Medical Center of Southern Indiana in Charlestown, Floyd Memorial Hospital in Floyd County, and
the Harrison County Hospital and Health Department expand the local services.
Complementing the quality public and private schools from preschool through 12th grade in this region are community college campuses, business and technical schools, and colleges and universities. Indiana and Kentucky have developed a unique tuition reciprocity agreement that allows residents in Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, and Scott counties in Indiana as well as those in Bullitt, Jefferson, and Oldham counties in Kentucky to enjoy in-state tuition rates at certain state-supported colleges in the other state. Kentuckiana Metroversity is the jewel of educational opportunity, allowing students from one institution to take up to six hours of credit per semester from another participating institution without paying additional tuition fees. The southern Indiana region is the proud home of an extension for Purdue University, Sellersburg’s Ivy League State College, Webster University in Jeffersonville, and Indiana University Southeast in New Albany.
Lifestyle
With the Ohio River as the natural defining feature, Clark County provides a unique perspective that stretches from vistas of the Louisville skyline in neighboring Kentucky to panoramic Knobstone Hills. Blending urban conveniences with rural countryside, this area offers an impressive selection of new and older homes that range from modest, starter houses and garden villas to magnificent estates and elegant country manors. Residential construction has taken a sharp turn upward over the past decade in order to meet the housing needs of growing communities throughout southern Indiana.
Many of the welcoming neighborhoods are nestled in beautiful subdivisions that have sprung up in close proximity to urban conveniences. At the same time, some of the region’s premier home sites are situated on sprawling tracts of land that command spectacular views of championship golf courses, the rolling Ohio River, and the bright lights of downtown Louisville from the vantage point of Skyline Drive. Small towns offer beautifully restored vintage homes or well-kept older residences along quiet city streets.
While residents of southern Indiana can enjoy the world-class entertainment and cultural attractions of Louisville, they have access to wonderful local resources. The Clarksville Little Theater is one of the oldest continuously running community theaters in the nation, presenting musicals, dramas and Broadway hits. The area also claims the state’s oldest dinner theater, boasting more than 25 years of great food and outstanding shows. The renowned Carnegie Center for Art & History in New Albany, the Mary Anderson Center for the Arts, Culbertson Mansion Historic Site, and the multi-faceted Paul Ogle Cultural and Community Center at Indiana University Southeast in New Albany are among the regional jewels. The Mount St. Francis Retreat Center attracts artisans from across the nation.
Southern Indiana offers a wonderland of recreational opportunity in pristine wooded environments that include Charlestown State Forest and Clark State Forest. Falls of the Ohio State Park & Interpretive Center presents world-famous fossil beds dating back 400 million years, while the award-winning Forest Discover Center invites visitors to stroll through an indoor forest. Famous caverns, nature trails, public parks, golf courses, tennis courts, fishing lakes, and swimming pools are just a few of the recreational highlights.
Shoppers can choose from major malls or one-of-a-kind boutiques and specialty shops scattered throughout the county. One of the region’s most famous destinations is also the world’s largest gaming vessel. From its u-pick farms to cosmopolitan amenities, the “Sunny Side of Louisville” is unrivaled for cost of living and quality of life.
CLARK COUNTY
Clarksville
Municipal Offices
812-288-7155
https://www.townofclarksville.com
Chamber of Commerce
812-945-0266
www.1si.org
Offering a warm and welcoming hometown setting, Clarksville provides regional retail and cultural amenities. Two shopping malls, one of the oldest continuing community theaters in the nation, and Indiana’s oldest dinner theater are just a few of the highlights in this lively community. Chartered in 1783, the town is Indiana’s oldest municipality, creating a rare blend of historic sites and modern development. Set along the banks of the Ohio River, the city offers affordable homes in neighborhoods near commercial districts and beautiful new construction. Numerous parks and recreational facilities include one of the finest public golf courses in Kentuckiana, the 18-hole Wooded View Golf Course. Nearby state forests and state parks encourage every imaginable outdoor adventure complemented by city programs for residents of all ages and interests.
Jeffersonville
Municipal Offices
812-285-6422
www.cityofjeff.net
Chamber of Commerce
812-945-0266
www.1si.org
The rapidly growing City of Jeffersonville harmonizes the historic charm of Italianate, Queen Anne, Federal, and Victorian Gothic architecture with progressive amenities. The city boasts a regional healthcare center, Webster University Jeffersonville, and the county’s center of government. Moderately priced homes offer a variety of architectural styles, from steep-roofed brick homes built in the 1940s to post-modern condominiums. Jeffersonville draws visitors to impressive tours of restored buildings from yesterday as well as the Howard Steamboat Museum, set in a 22-room late Victorian mansion with leaded-glass windows and intricately hand-carved original furnishings. Local parks are abundant, filled with sports facilities as well as wooded areas, trails, and a fishing pond. Nearby Clarksville adds cultural and retail amenities including popular theatre groups with a regional reputation for excellence.
Sellersburg
Municipal Offices
812-246-7049
www.sellersburg.org
Chamber of Commerce
812-945-0266
www.1si.org
Situated north of Jeffersonville, the growing town of Sellersburg is best known for the “Covered Bridge Community” that was first developed by the beloved golf pro Fuzzy Zoeller, one of golf history’s most famous personalities. Covered Bridge features the golf course designed and owned by Zoeller, recently rated as the 7th “Best in State” course by Golf Digest. Bordering the lush fairways are showcase homes that set a benchmark for style and craftmanship in this gracious community. Sellersburg is also the location of Ivy League State College, providing many higher education opportunities to southern Indiana residents. The attractions that are nearby include the famous Forest Discovery Center in Starlight—a unique “indoor forest—as well as state parkland and forests that ensure four-season outdoor adventure for residents of all ages.
FLOYD COUNTY
New Albany
Municipal Offices
812-948-5336
www.cityofnewalbany.com
Chamber of Commerce
812-945-0266
www.1si.org
Floyd County’s largest city and the county seat, New Albany is located midway along Indiana’s southern boundary—the rolling Ohio River. The community has the unique advantage of a location in close proximity to two of neighboring Clark County’s most developed urban centers, Clarksville and Jeffersonville. New Albany nestles in an economically healthy area that is situated in the lowlands west of the Ohio River and east of a steep slope known as the Knobstone Escarpment. Architectural styles in the community range from Victorian Second Empire to 1920s bungalows and rambling ranches. Local attractions include the Carnegie Center for Art & History, Culbertson Mansion Historic Site, and Indiana University Southeast. As a college town, New Albany enjoys all the cultural and educational enrichment of a major university.
Floyds Knobs, Silver Hills
County Offices
812-948-5415
www.floydcounty.in.gov
Chamber of Commerce
812-945-0266
www.1si.org
Located on the ridge known as The Knobs, the communities of Floyds Knobs and Silver Hills offer stunning views of the Ohio River and the Louisville skyline. Although both residential havens boast the advantage of an enviable address, Silver Hills is the older of the two developments. The Silver Hills area offers a selection of ivy-clad Tudor-style homes with vintage slate and copper roofs. The Knobs has enjoyed brisk development since the 1970s, and homes in this upscale area tend to be handsome. Those who are seeking more affordable starter homes will find them within New Albany’s city limits or near the city border. Executive homes and country manors are the rule in Silver Hills and Floyds Knobs. Without a doubt, some of the finest vistas of the city of Louisville are available from the north side of the Ohio River in the “knobs” of Indiana.
HARRISON COUNTY
Corydon
Municipal Offices
812-738-3958
Chamber of Commerce
812-738-2137
www.harrisonchamber.org
Although the small town of Corydon has experienced rapid growth in recent years, the community has retained its original boundaries and has avoided becoming an official city. Corydon serves as the county seat and hub of retail and cultural amenities for the immediate region. The area is characterized by broken hilly and cavernous terrain with fertile valleys and a 40-mile stretch of bottomlands along the southern border adjacent to the Ohio River. Pastoral settings blend with newer developments for a suburban atmosphere with a rural flavor. Downtown Corydon experienced a renaissance in the late 1980s, drawing residents and visitors to quaint brick sidewalks and wonderful shops. Another attraction is the Civil War Battle of Corydon site. Those who enjoy “Hoosier hospitality” will find a welcoming home in Corydon.
