Depauw Ghost Town
Harrison County, Indiana38.3350, -86.2175
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 9.8 miCorydon, IN
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov8 of 12
- Elevation
- 660 ft200 m
Depauw is a former settlement in Harrison County, Indiana, listed among the ghost towns of Indiana. It lies at about 660 feet above sea level.
On the map
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Depauw. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Corydon, IN, about 9.8 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Jeffersonville, IN, 28 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Wynnsboro3.9 mi southwest
- Magnet21 mi southwest
- Mauckport22 mi south
- Springville29 mi east
- Fort Ritner30 mi north
- Tunnelton31 mi north
- Marshfield35 mi northeast
- Palestine35 mi north
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run March to July, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from English. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the English station (USC00122660), 14 miles away. About 50.8 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Harrison County, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.33500, -86.21750 |
| Elevation | 660 ft (200 m) |
| Also known as | Depauw, Indiana, Depauw, IN |
| Sources | Wikidata Q5260603 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Depauw ghost town?
In Harrison County, Indiana, at 38.3350, -86.2175. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Corydon, IN, about 9.8 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Jeffersonville, IN, 28 miles away.
Can you visit Depauw?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Depauw?
Mild months here run March to July, September to November, judging by NOAA normals from English. July to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Depauw?
Yes. Wynnsboro (3.9 mi), Magnet (21 mi), Mauckport (22 mi), Springville (29 mi).
