Welcome to Owensville
A small Indiana town where we still live the American Dream.
Nestled in the southwest corner of Indiana, Owensville offers a unique blend of rural, suburban and industrial life. As our famous Watermelon Festival proves year after year, you won't find friendlier people anywhere.
Town Services
How can we help you today?
Pay Your Water Bill
Pay your town water and sewer bill securely online through PayGov, any time of day.
Pay online → 02Town Meetings
Meeting schedules and information from the Town Council, plus live streams of public meetings.
View meetings → 03Water & Sewer
Information about town water and sewer service for Owensville homes and businesses.
Learn more → 04Parks & Recreation
Playgrounds, basketball courts, ball fields and green space for the whole family.
Explore parks → 05Police & Emergency
Owensville police and emergency services. In an emergency, always dial 911.
Public safety → 06Contact Town Hall
Call (812) 724-4151 or send us a message. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
Get in touch →Life in Owensville
A welcoming place to live, visit and do business
For Residents
Owensville boasts a strong sense of community, with restaurants, shops and a library on Main Street, and parks with a playground, basketball courts and baseball fields.
Resident information →
For Visitors
Perfect for a relaxing getaway. Explore our history, enjoy the outdoors and join us for annual events like the Owensville Watermelon Festival, with Evansville and Princeton close by.
Plan your visit →
For Business
Nestled in the heart of Gibson County, Owensville is home to small and medium businesses that reflect our town's rich history and welcoming character, an ideal place to grow.
Contact Town Hall →
Our Story
Rooted in Gibson County since 1817
Owensville was established in 1817 by Phillip Briscoe, who filed the original town plat of 52 parcels and five out-parcels. After a fire in 1876 destroyed many of the wood-framed businesses on the east side of the town square, the community rebuilt, and Owensville was incorporated in 1881.
Agriculture remains at the heart of our economy. The farms around town produce corn, soybeans, strawberries and wheat, and Montgomery Township's sandy bottom grounds are known for watermelons, pumpkins, squash and cantaloupes.
Industry is no stranger here either. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana and the Gibson Generating Station are world-class producers of vehicles and energy, and the Wabash River is only a stone's throw away.
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Our town is alive!
Upcoming projects and local news from around Owensville.
Pavement Replacement Project at SR 65
Review the draft environmental documents for the State Road 65 pavement replacement project.
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