North Vernon, Indiana

About North Vernon

Set in the southeastern part of Indiana, North Vernon is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 6,565.

North Vernon holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.67 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 856 residents per square mile.

📰 North Vernon News Today

• Jennings teen killed in Thursday morning wreck Madison Courier · Aug 13
• GoFundMe set up to help cover funeral costs for North Vernon teen killed in crash Seymour Tribune · Aug 15
• Daniel Roark Obituary (2026) - Commiskey, IN - Dove-Sharp & Rudicel Funeral Home - North Vernon Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• North Vernon teen killed in crash The 812 · Aug 14
• Fatal Crash Claims Life of North Vernon Teen 95.3 WIKI · Aug 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes North Vernon Unique

• The only place in America named North Vernon — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,565.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in North Vernon

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in North Vernon

• Bohmeian Donuts and Coffee (café)
• Brick Street Restaurant
• Grateful Grub — american
• Lakeside Wood Fire Pizza — pizza
• Little Red Kitchen

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in North Vernon

• Selmier State Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
• North Vernon Park reviews ★
• Railroad Park reviews ★
• Stellar Plaza reviews ★
• Tripton Park reviews ★
• Walnut Street Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in North Vernon

• Brush Creek Elementary School
• Jennings County High School
• Jennings County Middle School
• North Vernon Elementary School
• Sand Creek Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Ascension St Vincent Jennings · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of North Vernon

🏘️ Nearby Communities