Warrick County

Warrick County is an administrative county in southern Indiana covering approximately 391 square miles between the White River and Ohio River. The landscape includes agricultural land and areas where coal mining was once a major activity.

The county was established in March 1813 and named after Captain Jacob Warrick, who died during the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Its creation marked an important moment when the region began to take formal shape as American settlement expanded.

The Warrick County Museum has occupied a former schoolhouse since 1977 and displays objects documenting how local communities developed over time. Visitors can see everyday items and artifacts that reflect the region's past through the eyes of those who lived here.

The county is served by the Warrick County School Corporation operating sixteen educational institutions ranging from elementary to high school level. Visitors can explore several museums and historical sites throughout the area to learn about the region's past.

The Coal Museum in Lynnville displays mining equipment and tools that tell the story of the region's coal extraction industry. This collection reveals a less obvious side of the county's economy that shaped both the landscape and the lives of residents for generations.

Location: Indiana

Inception: March 9, 1813

Capital city: Boonville

Shares border with: Pike County, Gibson County, Henderson County, Dubois County, Spencer County, Daviess County, Vanderburgh County

Website: http://warrickcounty.gov

GPS coordinates: 38.10000,-87.27000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27