Ripley County, Indiana
Ripley County sits in southeastern Indiana, where the flat farmlands begin to give way to rolling hills. Versailles, the county seat, is pronounced “Ver-sales.” Don’t let anyone tell you differently.
This county has a bit of everything: farms, forests, and even some surprising hills in the southern part. Batesville, the largest town, straddles the border between Ripley and Franklin County and is known for its casket manufacturing.
Versailles State Park offers hiking trails and a lake for fishing. You might even catch a glimpse of old-time steam engines at the Whitewater Valley Railroad.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Ripley County |
| County Seat | Versailles |
| Etymology | Named after Eleazer Wheelock Ripley, a General during the War of 1812 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Batesville, Versailles, Osgood, Milan, Sunman, Holton, Napoleon, Delaware, Friendship |
| Interstates and Highways | I-74, US-50, IN-46, IN-48, IN-129, IN-229 |
| FIPS Code | 18-137 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 448 square miles (Land: 446 sq mi, Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Dearborn County (East), Decatur County (Northwest), Franklin County (North), Jefferson County (South), Jennings County (West), Ohio County (Southeast), Switzerland County (Southeast) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | 29,000 (estimated) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 39.0872° N, 85.2555° W |
| Major Landmarks | Versailles State Park, Milan ’54 Hoosiers Museum, Ripley County Courthouse, Laughery Creek Bridge |
