Resident Resources

Those who live in Spencer County take pride in this place. Safe communities, top-rated schools, a low cost of living, family-friendly activities and amenities, beautiful natural surroundings. Spencer County is simply a great place to live, work, and play! Whether you’re a long-time resident, or you’re planning an upcoming move… you’re always welcome here.

Those who live in Spencer County take pride in this place. Safe communities, top-rated schools, a low cost of living, family-friendly activities and amenities, and beautiful natural surroundings. Spencer County is simply a great place to live, work, and play! Whether you’re a long-time resident, or you’re planning an upcoming move… you’re always welcome here.

Rockport, founded in 1818, is the county seat of Spencer County, Indiana, situated along the Ohio River. It is Indiana’s southernmost city, slightly south of Evansville, Cannelton, and Mount Vernon. Rockport is home to the Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum, a Carnegie library, and is the proud home of the beautiful Spencer County Courthouse.

Chrisney is in Grass Township, Spencer County, Indiana. Originally named Spring Station, it was founded around 1871 with the arrival of the railroad. The town was renamed Chrisney in 1883. Residents enjoy the Spencer County Youth & Community Center, Lincoln Heritage Public Library, and scenic walking trails.

Dale is located in the northern part of Spencer County in Carter Township. At its founding in 1843 it was called Elizabeth, but the name was later changed to Dale in honor of a local congressman. Dale is the birthplace of actress Florence Henderson, who played Carol Brady on the popular 1970s sitcom, The Brady Bunch.

Gentryville, Indiana, is a small town near the center of Spencer County in Jackson Township. It was founded in 1854 and named after early settler James Gentry, and has a rich historical connection to Abraham Lincoln, who lived nearby during his boyhood.

The town of Richland was laid out in 1861 and was so named because of its fertile soil. Oddly, Richland’s first post office was established under the name “Lake” in 1862, but was renamed Richland in 1921. The Marylee Vogel branch of the Spencer County Library system can be found here.

The little town of Santa Claus was originally called Santa Fee. Since there was already a Santa Fe in Indiana, the government would not allow a post office with a name so similar. Legend has it that in 1856 at a town meeting, a child suggested they change the name to Santa Claus, and the rest is history! The town is the proud host of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, and most of its residents live in Christmas Lake Village, a well-kept gated community.