Crawford County

Our mission is growing a prosperous Crawford County, together. 

Crawford County, Indiana is centrally located in the southern part of the state right off Interstate 64. We are home to Outdoor Recreation featuring Marengo Caves, Wyandotte Caves, Patoka Lake, and more!

From the executive director

Thank You for visiting our virtual space here in beautiful Crawford County, Indiana. We pride ourselves as being the premiere place to play outdoors with over 200,000 acres of national & state park sites for recreation and relaxation. While tourism is one of our chief industries and an attractive place for visitors, Crawford County also has acreage of opportunity for diverse business, innovation, industrial, and commercial ventures–with immediate access to river, road, rail, fiber, and air infrastructure.

Whether you like to play or retreat, we have opportunities for investment and openness for great work/life balance. Imagine your commute through rolling hills and forest to arrive stress-free nearby while not dealing with heavy traffic: Crawford County will accommodate.

Small town life and beautiful vistas are here for you to enjoy while only ½ hour from big-city culture and amenities in Louisville, KY. We are happy to take your call whether you want to invest, visit, or just want to hear a friendly voice. Crawford County Economic Development is your first call to explore the many possibilities.

Welcome Home!
Michael Thissen

812-739-4479

6225 East Industrial Lane
Leavenworth, IN 47137

Our Staff

Jesse Belcher

Interim Executive Director

Teri Hosier

Marketing Coordinator/Office Manager

Kaylee Gildersleeve

Chamber of Commerce Office Manager