Lawrenceburg Walking Tour

Meet and start your tour looking out over the Ohio River at the Lawrenceburg Bicentennial Clock Tower.

Although it served as the home of a community bank today, the Hunt House Hotel has a surprising history. This restored 19th-century brick building once hosted river travelers and statesmen.

Hamline Chapel United Methodist Church is a historic mid-19th-century chapel that has served Lawrenceburg residents for generations as a center of worship, community life, and social outreach. It is named in honor of Leonidas Lent Hamline, a prominent Methodist bishop of the era.

We'll walk by the Vance-Tousey House, a historic Federal-style brick and sandstone mansion built in 1818 by town founder Samuel C. Vance, now home to the Dearborn County Historical Society and a showcase of early Lawrenceburg history.

Enter the Angevine Cabin, an early 1820s log home built by pioneers James and Susan Angevine, where they raised their family before the house was later restored and preserved by the Dearborn County Historical Society as a tangible example of frontier life in early Indiana.

Lawrenceburg Public Library District Train Depot is a restored historic railroad depot that reflects Lawrenceburg’s rail-era growth and now serves as part of the city’s public library system, preserving the community’s transportation heritage.

This historic German dance and music hall reflects Lawrenceburg’s Whiskey City era and continues to serve as a centerpiece for downtown entertainment and community events.

Check out two of the largest murals in the city depicting two distinct eras of Lawrenceburg's history.

Lawrenceburg Civic Park is a scenic riverfront park that celebrates Lawrenceburg’s connection to the Ohio River, offering open green space, walking paths, and a gathering place for community events and festivals.

The Archaeological Research Institute (ARI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to archaeological research, preservation, and public education about the region’s ancient and historic past, offering opportunities for visitors to engage with real archaeological sites, learn about past cultures, and explore artifacts and fieldwork in the Ohio River Valley.

Take a peek inside Southeast Indiana's hometown radio station and a daily connection point for local news, sports, and community life.

End the tour with a group photo at the Lawrenceburg Bicentennial Clock Tower.