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© 2007-2010 Ripley County Tourism Bureau
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Ripley County Attractions
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(812) 273-0783
Formerly known as the Jefferson Proving Ground, this 50,000 acres
is now managed wildlife. Activities are held throughout the year.
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Covered Bridges
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(888) 747-5394
Ripley County, Indiana is home to two covered bridges,
Busching Covered Bridge and Otter Creek Bridge. The Busching
Bridge, near Versailles at the Versailles State Park entrance,
was built in 1885. Otter Creek Bridge, near Holton, was built in 1884.
Call the Ripley County Tourism Bureau for more information.
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 (812) 689-6410 Ext.5
Retrace the steps of the famous John Hunt Morgan’s raid through
Indiana, the only Civil War battles in the State. Relive the times
as you listen to an audio CD as you travel through Ripley and six other
Indiana counties. Maps available at the Ripley County Tourism Office on the square in Versailles.
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Ripley County Driving Trail
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Enjoy all seasons of the year driving the back roads of Ripley County.
The paved roads will take you through peaceful countryside adorned by
nature and into small towns where you can stretch our legs or check into an inn or B&B for the night. Stop by the Ripley County Tourism Bureau Office, 102 N. Main St., Versailles, for a map.
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Stone Arch Bridges
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Built in the late 1870s and 1880s, Ripley County is home to many stone arch bridges.
Ripley County is one of very few counties that still have handcrafted stone arch bridges in use.
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Batesville
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3794 E. County Rd. 1100N
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 933-1500
Take a break from the hectic pace of the world and escape to the state-of-the-art winery that opened in the fall of 2006. Watch wine being made through the great-room windows or the scenery of the gently rolling hills as you enjoy lunch or dinner and tasting over 10 wines.
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Batesville
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 Batesville(812) 934-3710
The family-owned woodworking shop is known all over the world for
its creative, extraordinary work. Stop by and take a tour, visit the gift shop.
Mon-Fri 7:00-5:00 and Sat 8:00-12:00
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Friendship
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Friendship(812) 667-5131
The small, quaint village in the valley of Friendship is
home to the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. Each
fall and spring the Association hosts national competitions when
people come from all over the country and world to compete. Primitive
lifestyles of pre-1840s can be seen on the hillside across from the
shooting range. Education has become a passion for the organization and
special events are held throughout the year to teach people of all ages
about history and firearms.
Lore of the Laughery is a wonderful time in May for all ages to experience the past from the mid 1700s to early 1800s. See how people lived and hear the music of the time by military bands and fife & drum corps.
Each fall and spring, during the shoots, flea markets are held in and around town. Treasures can be bought and sold throughout the week-long events.
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Milan
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 Milan
The story known around the world, the famous small-town basketball
team from Milan won the State Championship in 1954, inspiring the
movie "Hoosiers". Stop by Milan Station Antiques to see the Museum
which takes you back to the 1950s and learn about the team—and possibly
run into one of the players.
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Osgood Museum
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Osgood
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Osgood(812) 689-1876
Visit the Osgood Museum to see how they are preserving the physical evidence of the history of
Osgood. Fridays and Saturdays 2-6 p.m., Sundays noon to 4 p.m. Located on U.S.421
in Osgood
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Osgood
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 524 W. Beech St.
Osgood, IN 47037
(812) 689-6535
(812) 756-0391
The hub of activity in Osgood much of the summer, the fairgrounds is host
to many activities, from the farmers market to yard sales to fundraisers.
The annual Ripley County 4-H Fair is held there each July. They also now
have a camp ground.
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Sunman Museum
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Sunman
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Sunman
The Sunman Museum, made up mostly of the private collection of a Sunman descendent,
is located at the Sunman Town Hall on S.R. 101 in Sunman. The Museum is open 8-4 Monday
through Friday.
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Versailles
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125 N. Washington St.
Versailles, IN 47042
(812) 689-3031
Members of the Historical Society have collected many artifacts from throughout the county to
have on display for visitors. The museum is open each Sunday from 2-4 p.m. between Memorial
Day and Labor Day, as well as the last Saturday of September
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Ripley County History Tree
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Versailles
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 Versailles(812) 689-7431
If you have an extra few minutes during the workday while in
Versailles, stop by and see the Ripley County History Tree in the
main lobby, first floor, of the Ripley County Courthouse. The
beautiful wood tree displays carved leaves that depict people,
events, and places in the county’s history that have significance.
Brochures are available next to the tree, or at the Ripley County
Tourism Bureau across the street.
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Underground Railroad Driving Trails
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Versailles
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Versailles(812) 689-7431
Spend a day,or two, traveling the countryside and learning about the
history of the Underground Railroad through Ripley County. Five
driving tours are outlined in a free booklet that you can follow, mile by mile.
A DVD about the Undground RR movement in the county is also available for $10 that will take you back to the 1800s. Information is available at the Ripley County Tourism Bureau and Ripley County Historical Society, both on the Courthouse Square in Versailles.
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Versailles
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Versailles(812) 689-6424
Need a family get-away? Versailles State Park is a great place
to kick back and relax or get energized hiking the trails, boating,
swimming, or horseback riding. Sit by the fire at your campsite and
share stories with your family and friends or create new "fish tales"
on Versailles Lake. Bring your family or business for a retreat at the
group camp.
Once a year take the opportunity to listen to great Bluegrass music as
the leaves turn during the beginning of October. Enjoy the lakefront
view as the music treats your soul.
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Versailles
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 Versailles State Park, U.S.50
Versailles 47042
888-747-5394
812-689-6424
Visit the Versailles State Park Bluegrass Festival the first weekend of October each year and enjoy two full days of live regional Bluegrass bands.
Bring your lawn chairs, but no alcohol for this family event. Food is available. For more information, contact the Ripley County Tourism Bureau at 888-747-5394.
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Versailles
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 U.S. 50
Versailles, IN 47042
812-689-6424
812-689-7431
Versailles State Park Mountain Bike Trail, designed and constructed by the Hoosier Mountain Bike Association volunteers. This is more than 15 miles of trails, all medium difficulty, except for the easy Turtle Trail. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDaQIHeY0Q4
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Batesville
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 16 Indiana Ave
Batesville, IN 47006
812-934-4468
Aesthetic Metal Studio - Creating metal sculptures and fountains from copper, bronze, stainless steel and steel. Also, copper counter tops and copper repoussé.
Art work may be seen at:
Ertel Cellars Winery, 3794 E County Road 1100 N, Batesville, IN; and
Schwestern Gallery of Art, Main St., Oldenburg, IN
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Milan
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 3287 E. County Road 400 N.
Milan, IN 47031
812-584-3436
812-654-1742
Art 4 The Light Studio- Landscapes and flowers in water-miscible oils with a Christian theme. Also, classes in water-miscible oils, water color, acrylics, and tole painting.
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Artist Louise Mitchell
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Versailles
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 Box 188
Versailles, IN 47042
812-689-5581
Watercolor paintings in various techniques and mediums. Can be seen at the Tyson Library in Versailles.
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Artist Marianne Wiggers
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Osgood
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 P.O. Box 196
Osgood, IN 47037
812-577-0573
Watercolor art in a free-flowing style "To capture the light of the sun, the texture of a building, the sofness of a flower." Impressionistic with a touch of realism.
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Artist Annette Geil
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Sunman
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5814 E. St. Road 48
Sunman, IN 47041
812-623-2810
Accidental Artist - Mixed media, using paint, print and found objects and designed to inspire and empower. Ask about classes.
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Artist Bonnie Hertel
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Batesville
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 510 W. Pearl St.
Batesville, IN 47006
812-934-2840
Art From The Heart - Hand woven accents and stained glass hangings.
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Artist Charlie Winburn
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Batesville
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 13375 N. St. Road 229
Batesville, IN 47006
812-934-4742
Pyroengraving of wildlife and native American themes onto gourds. Carved wildlife images on antlers and walking sticks.
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Artist Donna Allen McCool
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Sunman
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9231 E. Co. Road 1300 N.
Sunman, IN 47041
812-623-3837
Handmade lap comforters that fit into a matching pillowcase and called a "Perky Pillow". Also crocheted towels to hang on drawer pulls. Can be seen at the F.A.R.M. Club Antique Tractor Show, other tractor shows, Sunman Wine Festival, Whites Flea Market in Brookville, and some area events.
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Artist Ed Kirschner
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Batesville
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 87 Chateau Blvd
Batesville, IN 47006
812-212-0049
Chreche Shop - Handmade, wooden nativity stables. Each one unique. Oldenburg shop open by chance. Seen at Batesville Applefest.
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Artist Jennifer Ripley
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Versailles
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P.O. Box 457
Versailles, IN 47042
ripley_jennifer@yahoo.com
Watercolor and acrylic paintings, as well as pencil/ink and mixed media art. Specializing in landscapes.
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Osgood
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 244 S. Buckeye St.
Osgood, IN 47037
812-689-1535
Newman-Vollmar House Bed & Breakfast - One of a kind necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pendants. Made from various materials, manmade and natural gemstones, clays, glass, silver and gold.
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Artist Linda Krinop
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Osgood
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243 N Walnut St.
Osgood, IN 47037
812-689-4469
Beaded jewelry.
Displayed at Victorian Garden Bed & Breakfast, Osgood, IN
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Artist Patrick Kerker
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Batesville
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 526 E. County Rd 1400 N
Batesville, IN 47006
812-934-4026
Kerker's Wood Shop - Custom built wooden furniture and cabinets made of a variety of woods.
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Batesville
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 1356 St. Road 46, Ste B
Batesville, IN 47006
812-934-5762
Brush & Palette Frame Shop - Custom framed oil and photographic landscapes and art supplies.
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Batesville
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 4552 E. Morris St. Road 46
Batesville, IN 47006
812-934-9641
Red Forge, Inc. is a full service fabrication shop, with creative ideas, in all types of metals including aluminum, cast iron, stainless steel and tool steel. Robert Maple also creates stone and metal sculptures.
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Friendship
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 P.O. Box 31
Friendship, IN 47021
812-667-5442
800-638-6627
Carl Dyer's Original Moccasins - Each pair of handsewn leather moccasins is unique, made in one of several styles. A Certificate of Authenticity accompanies every pair sold.
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Friendship
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 PO Box 31
Friendship, IN 47021
812-667-5442
The Basket Man - Handmade, woven hardwood maple baskets, red and white oak furniture of the 1700 style. Available through Carl Dyer's Original Moccasins in Friendship, IN.
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Morris
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 P.O. Box 76
Morris, IN 47033
812-623-3731
812-934-5761
Blue And Mellow - Uniqe original abstract oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, and sculptures.
Art work may be seen at:
The Gallery, 700 Main St, Brookville,IN
and
Alpine Berry Farm, 26185 Pocket Road, Batesville, IN
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Batesville
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 1230 St. Road 46 E
Batesville, IN 47006
812-934-3710
Weberding's Carving Shop, Inc. - Custom family woodworking shop established in 1942. Furnishings for churches and homes, plaques, commemorative memorials, as well as repairs, and refinishing.
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