Corydon Historic District

Corydon Historic District spreads across several streets and holds buildings from the early 1800s in styles like Federal, Italianate, and Classical Revival forms. The structures stand close together, creating a concentrated area that feels like stepping back in time.

This place was where Indiana became a state in 1816, when delegates gathered to write and approve the first constitution. The event marked the moment when Indiana transformed from a territory into a real state.

The buildings here show how early settlers organized their community and what mattered to them through their architectural choices. These structures reveal the tastes and priorities of people creating a new civic identity.

You can explore this area on foot by walking along the streets and viewing the buildings from the outside. The Old State Capitol building serves as a good starting point and helps you get oriented.

A large tree stump stands outdoors to mark the exact spot where the founding delegates worked. This tree witnessed one of the most important political moments in the state's history.