battle of corydon battlefield

This is a beautiful small park to commiserate the only Civil War battle in Indiana. It would be nice if there were a larger area to use for picnics and a bathroom. The bathroom could be as easy as the use of portable toilets.

There is not much at the Battlefield Park but it is one of two battle sites in Northern states during the Civil War along with Gettysburg. I think it is interesting if you can get one of the Corydon historians to give you a description of the events. They can be arranged through the First State Capital in the town of Corydon.

The Battle of Corydon was the only actual Civil War Battle in Indiana. It was on July 9,1863. On that day 450 of the Harrison County Home Guard aimed to delay General John Hunt Morgan's 2,400 Confederates until Union troops arrived. For various reasons this didn't happen. The Battle Park used to be basically a couple of monuments, along with an artifact from the Alice dean steamboat which Morgan's men sank at Brandenburg, KY/Mauckport, IN and a very small cabin in a weedy forlorn spot. This Historic site of John Hunt Morgan's Raid and the battle of Corydon has been improved with a large "new" cabin, and a bigger cleaner area with handicapped access. A nice place for interactive events and teaching children the history. Still no picnic area but this is not that type of park. It is worth a stop and taking time to reflect on that day. It is a nice place to visit while taking a day trip but it isn't a place to travel to specifically for spending a long time.Except in July when Corydon has a reenactment day and a Living History day at the Park.This event would be worth traveling for if you are interested in history. There are many shops and restaurants in Corydon and nearby Hayswood Park does have great hiking trials and several picnic areas and a nice lake.

The small Indiana town of Corydon was John Hunt Morgan's first stop once he crossed the Ohio River from border state Kentucky. And the opposition he and his cavalry faced just South of town were little more than local militia.But this was the beginning of a long raid through Indiana and Ohio that heightened panic just as Robert E. Lee was on his own trek North. The battlefiled itself is small. There are a couple of markers and a refurbished log cabin on the grounds.This was a minor affair but it is also the only official Civil War battle in Indiana, so it is an important place in state history. Corydon also holds distinction as the first official state capital.No admission, with limited parking.

Indiana only saw one organized battle during the Civil War when General Morgan led a raid along the Ohio River towns in Indiana and Ohio. The park is small but offers insight into the beginning of the raids and the practices of the raiders when they took over a town.

For state & local history buffs this is great. However, this park is small. I expected it to be a lot bigger and have a picnic area.

we went around almost all places that had something to do with the Battle of Corydon, it was very interesting to see theese places, they have a little place in town where Headbean Coffee is and they have weapons, artifacts and other things from this era in thereDuring their agricultural fair, they had a reanactment with people dressed with clothes from this time, we actually had the pleasure to talk to mr Abraham LincolnMy friend told me that this reanactment used to be so much bigger and they used to have an actual battle..sad i didn´t get to see that

Small cabin was nice but closed up. The grounds around the cabin are nice and well kept but walking trails definitely need improvement. We found a lot of trash on the trails. As this is Indiana's only true civil war battlefield it would be nice to see the state take a bigger part in its maintenance and improvement.

Went to corydon for the Battle of Corydon festivities. Went to 203 North Capital St. To a small but very informative museum. Looking at the civil war artifacts is always a moving experience. We were greeted by Abe Lincoln himself. He never broke character. He was knowledgeable about the civil war era and quite receptive to information we shared with him about our research. Before we left Abe was writing down names to Google later so he could do a little research of his own. My love for the civil war era will never end. Going to these events is informative. You get to meet interesting people that share common interest. It's a lovely time.I highly recommend this event every July. Those who put their hearts into this do so much for this community and for the enthusiasts. Class Act Abe!

Just south of corydon-- this civil war battle -- the only one on indiana soil , perhaps even northern soil , was between the South's Morgan's Raiders and the home area militia.. Being interested in the Civil War --- we enjoyed seeing it and reading all the info there. That day there was a very knowledgeable host there, too.

The park is short on display (only 5 acres), but long on history. It commemorates Indiana's only Civil War battle. There is a cannon, several historic markers and a log cabin showing what a typical home of that era looked like. There is also a short scenic trail. It won't take a lot of your time. But it's worth the visit. There is also a reenactment of Morgan's raid every year in July.

Extremely quick trip to view this site. Area was well cared for but locked this time of the year. If adding this to your trip please include the other historical site and activities to fill your day.

The Battle park as it is referred to be locals is a small park with several nice commemorative signs and a authentic log cabin. Gives brief info on Morgan's raiders and the battle of Corydon.

My mom was really looking forward to seeing the battlefield. There wasn't much to see. After we were all done, I realized that a woman was hanging out in the newly constructed cabin that will eventually be a visitor center (I think). I thought she was with this other group. Apparently, she is there to answers questions but how were we to know that since she never welcomed us, etc.

Though the park is a pleasant excursion at any time, it is really fun when they are doing a re-enactment of Morgan's Raid and the Battle of Corydon at nearby Hayswood Nature Preserve and on the square in downtown Corydon. Morgan's Confederate cavalry do battle with the local militia and ride into town anbd terrorize locals (in costume.) There's usually also a military ball with costumed participants and a Civil War band (you can dress up and join them too if you want.) I think the event is usually in early July, and is probably on the Harrison County Convention and Visitors Bureau website.