Sweet Owen County

Nestled in the southern Indiana hills, Owen County's status as an undiscovered secret has been changing. While we still enjoy low population density, we are growing! Pollution, traffic, and unnecessary light pollution remain minimal. Located between Bloomington and Terre Haute, our terrain is like Brown County but our sweet character is all our own. With small industry booming, our employment rate is at an all-time high. And with our proximity to several major colleges, you can also pursue your educational goals!

Owen County's picturesque topography includes magnificent hardwood forests covering hills and hollers. We have abundant wildlife, including Great Blue Herons, songbirds, hawks, owls, and coyotes (howling in the distance!) We have several beautiful state parks nearby, including Indiana's first, McCormick's Creek State Park. Also close is Lieber State Park with its large recreational lake and Cataract Falls. Great water sources include aquifers, rivers, streams, springs, lakes, and ponds. We have the largest waterfalls in the state!

Our schools are consolidated, giving us the advantages of smaller schools, but enough size to offer an education often found in more urban settings. Major employers include Cook Urological and Boston Scientific, as well as booming small business and industry.