Owen County, Indiana
Owen County sits in the south-central part of the state. Spencer is the county seat and is located along the White River.
McCormick’s Creek State Park, Indiana’s oldest state park, is just outside Spencer. This makes it a popular spot for hiking, camping, and enjoying nature.
If you come here, we suggest tubing down the White River or visiting Cataract Falls, Indiana’s largest waterfall. No other county in Indiana quite captures the essence of rural Hoosier life like Owen County.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Owen County |
| County Seat | Spencer |
| Etymology | Named after Abraham Owen, a soldier who died at the Battle of Tippecanoe |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Spencer, Gosport, Freedom, Patricksburg, Cataract, Coal City, Quincy |
| Interstates and Highways | US-231, IN-46, IN-42, IN-67 |
| FIPS Code | 18-119 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 387 square miles (Land: 385 sq mi, Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Putnam County (North), Morgan County (Northeast), Monroe County (Southeast), Greene County (South), Clay County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | 21,000 (estimated) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 39.2857° N, 86.8036° W |
| Major Landmarks | McCormick’s Creek State Park, Owen County Courthouse, Cataract Falls, Owen Valley Winery |
