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North Vernon

North Vernon is a town in Jennings district, Indiana, United States of about 6,619 people. Within 50 km by road there are 109 places to visit: 40 churches, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Selmier State Forest, Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge and Hardy Lake.

39.0062° N, 85.6236° WPop. 6,619

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Within 30 km43 places
Within 50 km109
Must-see52
Notable98
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from North Vernon

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave North Vernon
  2. Selmier State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Big Oaks National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Crosley Lake Damdam · 45 min
  5. Centerville Community Churchchurch · 30 min
  6. Vernon Cliffs Over Muscatatuckviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in North Vernon
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near North Vernon?

Selmier State Forest (nature spot, about 4 km), Madison Railroad Memorial Walk (monument, about 1 km), City and County Police Officer's Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Railroad Park (heritage site, about 1 km), Veterans Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Walnut Grove (heritage site, about 2 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of North Vernon?

109 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 forts & heritage, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 7 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to North Vernon?

Centerville Community Church, about 9 km by road; Freedom Church (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to North Vernon?

Crosley Lake Dam, about 8 km by road; Brush Creek Reservoir (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from North Vernon?

Start in North Vernon, visit Selmier State Forest, then Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, then Crosley Lake Dam, then Centerville Community Church, then Vernon Cliffs Over Muscatatuck, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.