Vanderburgh County, Administrative county in southwestern Indiana, US.
Vanderburgh County stretches across the southwestern section of Indiana, with the Ohio River forming its southern border and Evansville as its capital city.
The county was established on January 7, 1818, named after Captain Henry Vanderburgh, a military officer who served in the Northwest Territory administration.
The West Side Nut Club Fall Festival brings together thousands of visitors annually, featuring local food vendors, carnival rides, and community performances.
The county government operates through multiple departments, including the Sheriff's Office, Health Department, and Highway Department, serving over 180,000 residents.
The county maintains Burdette Park, which features an aquatic center, miniature golf courses, and camping facilities spread across 170 acres of recreational space.
Location: Indiana
Inception: January 7, 1818
Capital city: Evansville
Shares border with: Gibson County, Henderson County, Posey County, Warrick County
Website: http://vanderburghgov.org
GPS coordinates: 38.02000,-87.58000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:04
University of Evansville
6.9 km
USS LST-325
5.2 km
Angel Mounds
14 km
Bosse Field
3.4 km
Casino Aztar Evansville
5.3 km
Indiana Bell Building
5.2 km
Willard Library
4.7 km
Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden
3.2 km
Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science
6.1 km
Bi-State Vietnam Gold Star Bridges
13.1 km
Reitz Home Museum
5.9 km
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Coliseum
5.1 km
Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse
5.2 km
Victory Theatre
5.3 km
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve
7.6 km
Children's Museum of Evansville
5.5 km
St. Benedict Cathedral
6.5 km
Haynies Corner Arts District
6.5 km
Riverside Historic District
6.3 km
Bayard Park Neighborhood
6.6 km
Oak Hill Cemetery
5.2 km
Alhambra Theatorium
6.6 km
Washington Avenue Historic District
6.5 km
Hulman Building
5.4 km
Bernardin-Johnson House
7.6 km
Willard Carpenter House
19.9 km
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
6.3 km
Evansville Brewing Company
5.3 kmReviews
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