Pigeon Roost State Historic Site

Pigeon Roost State Historic Site is a historical memorial in Scottsburg, Indiana, established to honor an early settlement in the territory. The site features a stone monument and informational markers that provide details about the settlement and its fate.

The settlement was established in the early 1800s, but a tragic event in September 1812 forever changed its course. A violent attack claimed the lives of numerous residents, mostly families, and marked the end of the community.

The settlement was named after the large flocks of passenger pigeons that lived in the area and attracted early settlers seeking fertile land. Visitors can sense how the landscape once drew people through its natural abundance.

The memorial is reached via a single-lane road from U.S. Route 31, situated between Scottsburg and Henryville. Parking is available on-site, making it easy to stop and view the monument and markers.

The site holds an annual memorial picnic in September that brings local people together to remember the settlement. This yearly gathering keeps the community's story alive for new generations.

GPS coordinates: 38.61720,-85.77370

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:01