Spencer County

Spencer County is an administrative division in southwestern Indiana that stretches along the Ohio River. The area contains farmland, small towns, and rural communities organized under county government centered in Rockport.

Indiana's legislature established Spencer County on January 10, 1818, naming it after Captain Spier Spencer who fell at the Battle of Tippecanoe. This creation reflected the state's expansion into its southwestern territories.

The North Spencer County School Corporation and South Spencer Community Schools maintain educational institutions that serve the local population across multiple townships.

Visitors can go to Rockport, the county seat, to access government services and use it as a base for exploring the wider area. Travel during warmer months makes exploring the rural landscape and Ohio River views more enjoyable and accessible.

Within this rural administrative area sits the town of Santa Claus, an unexpected presence in the countryside. Holiday World, an established amusement park, draws visitors and creates an interesting contrast with the county's farmland surroundings.

Location: Indiana

Inception: January 10, 1818

Capital city: Rockport

Shares border with: Dubois County, Perry County, Warrick County, Hancock County, Daviess County

Website: http://spencercounty.in.gov

GPS coordinates: 38.01000,-87.01000

Latest update: December 23, 2025 00:21