Dubois County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Dubois County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Indiana
. The county seat is Jasper
. As of 2010, the population was 41,889.
Dubois County is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area
.
, a Frenchman who fought in the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Tippecanoe
and the War of 1812
. DuBois was a merchant who lived mainly in Vincennes
. He drowned in 1816 while crossing the Little Wabash River
near Lawrenceville
, Illinois
.
Dubois County switched to the Central Time Zone on April 2, 2006, and returned to the Eastern Time Zone on November 4, 2007; both changes were controversial.
The original county seat was Portersville. In 1830 the county seat was moved south to Jasper.
, and by the Indiana Code
.
County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.
Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.
Court: The county maintains a small claims court
that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court
.
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff
, coroner
, auditor, treasurer
, recorder
, surveyor
, and circuit court clerk
. Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party
affiliations and to be residents of the county.
Dubois County is part of Indiana's 9th congressional district
and is represented in Congress
by Democrat Baron Hill
. It is also part of Indiana Senate
districts 47 and 48, and Indiana House of Representatives
districts 63, 73 and 74.
of 2000, there were 39,674 people, 14,813 households, and 10,739 families residing in the county. The population density
was 92 people per square mile (36/km²). There were 15,511 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.54% White
, 0.14% Black
or African American
, 0.10% Native American
, 0.20% Asian
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
, 1.51% from other races
, and 0.47% from two or more races. 2.78% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 64.7% were of German
and 15.8% American
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 14,813 households out of which 37.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.80% were married couples
living together, 7.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,169, and the median income for a family was $50,342. Males had a median income of $32,484 versus $23,526 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $20,225. About 2.90% of families and 6.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.30% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.
High Schools
is located along the county's eastern borders with both Crawford and Orange Counties. Patoka lake is home to several annual national tournaments.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. The county seat is Jasper
Jasper, Indiana
- Strassenfest :The Jasper Strassenfest is a four-day event held annually during the first weekend in August. The "Fest" is a celebration between Jasper and its German sister-city Pfaffenweiler, a small village in southwest Germany. Many citizens of Pfaffenweiler travel to Jasper around this time...
. As of 2010, the population was 41,889.
Dubois County is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area
Jasper, Indiana micropolitan area
The Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in southwestern Indiana, anchored by the city of Jasper. At the 2000 census, the Micropolitan area had a population of 52,511...
.
History
Dubois County was formed on December 20, 1818 from Orange, Pike and Perry counties. It is named for Toussaint DuboisToussaint Dubois
Toussaint Dubois was a Montreal born Frenchman and American soldier who joined with Lafayette to fight for American independence in the American Revolutionary War.-Biography:...
, a Frenchman who fought in the Revolutionary War, the Battle of Tippecanoe
Battle of Tippecanoe
The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought on November 7, 1811, between United States forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory and Native American warriors associated with the Shawnee leader Tecumseh. Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa were leaders of a confederacy of...
and the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
. DuBois was a merchant who lived mainly in Vincennes
Vincennes, Indiana
Vincennes is a city in and the county seat of Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is located on the Wabash River in the southwestern part of the state. The population was 18,701 at the 2000 census...
. He drowned in 1816 while crossing the Little Wabash River
Little Wabash River
The Little Wabash River is a tributary of the Wabash River in east-central and southeastern Illinois in the United States. Via the Wabash and Ohio rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River.-Course:...
near Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville, Illinois
Lawrenceville is a city in Lawrence County, Illinois, along the Embarras River. The population was 4,745 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Lawrence County...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
.
Dubois County switched to the Central Time Zone on April 2, 2006, and returned to the Eastern Time Zone on November 4, 2007; both changes were controversial.
The original county seat was Portersville. In 1830 the county seat was moved south to Jasper.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 435.33 square miles (1,127.5 km²), of which 427.27 square miles (1,106.6 km²) (or 98.15%) is land and 8.06 square miles (20.9 km²) (or 1.85%) is water.Cities and towns
- BirdseyeBirdseye, IndianaBirdseye is a town in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 415. It was platted in 1880. Popular tradition says the town was first known as Bird, after Rev...
(TownTownA town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
) - FerdinandFerdinand, IndianaFerdinand is a town in Ferdinand Township, Dubois County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,157 at the 2010 census. It was founded in 1840 by Joseph Kundek and named after Ferdinand I of Austria....
(TownTownA town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
) - HollandHolland, IndianaHolland is a town in Cass Township, Dubois County, Indiana, United States. The population was 626 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Holland is located at ....
(TownTownA town is a human settlement larger than a village but smaller than a city. The size a settlement must be in order to be called a "town" varies considerably in different parts of the world, so that, for example, many American "small towns" seem to British people to be no more than villages, while...
) - HuntingburgHuntingburg, Indiana-Notable people:* Baseball pitcher Alex Graman was born in Huntingburg.* Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Mitch Stetter was born and raised in Huntingburg.* Retired professional basketball player Don Buse was born in Huntingburg.* Gordon St...
(CityCityA city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
) - JasperJasper, Indiana- Strassenfest :The Jasper Strassenfest is a four-day event held annually during the first weekend in August. The "Fest" is a celebration between Jasper and its German sister-city Pfaffenweiler, a small village in southwest Germany. Many citizens of Pfaffenweiler travel to Jasper around this time...
(CityCityA city is a relatively large and permanent settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law.For example, in the U.S...
)
Unincorporated towns
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Hillham, Indiana Hillham is an unincorporated community in Columbia Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... Ireland, Indiana Ireland is an unincorporated town in Madison Township, Dubois County, Indiana. The town was first named American City, but changed to Ireland when the residents found there was another town with that name already.-History:... Johnsburg, Indiana Johnsburg is an unincorporated community in Cass Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... Kellerville, Indiana Kellerville is an unincorporated community in Harbison Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... Kyana, Indiana Kyana is an unincorporated community located on Indiana State Road 64 in Jackson Township, Dubois County, Indiana at latitude 38.305 and longitude -86.782. The elevation is 505 feet.-History:... Mentor, Indiana Mentor is an unincorporated town in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... |
Portersville, Indiana Portersville is an unincorporated town in Boone Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... Schnellville, Indiana Schnellville is an unincorporated town in Jefferson Township, Dubois County, Indiana.-History:Schnellville was founded by a German named Henry Schnell. Henry Schnell was born October 22, 1821 in Hesse, Germany to Henry and Marie Schnell. At the age of 25, he set off to find a new place that he... Saint Anthony, Indiana Saint Anthony is an unincorporated town in Jackson Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... Saint Marks, Indiana Saint Marks is an unincorporated town in Jackson Township, Dubois County, Indiana.... |
Townships
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Harbison Township, Dubois County, Indiana Harbison Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,601.-Geography:Harbison Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Dubois Crossroads* Haysville... Jackson Township, Dubois County, Indiana Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,070.-Geography:Jackson Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Bretzville* Kyana... Jefferson Township, Dubois County, Indiana Jefferson Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,638.-Geography:Jefferson Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Adjacent townships:* Hall Township... Madison Township, Dubois County, Indiana Madison Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,112.-Geography:Madison Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Ireland* Millersport... Marion Township, Dubois County, Indiana Marion Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,529.-Geography:Marion Township covers an area of ; of this is water.-Adjacent townships:* Harbison Township... Patoka Township, Dubois County, Indiana Patoka Township is one of twelve townships in Dubois County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 7,178.-Geography:Patoka Township covers an area of ; of this is water... |
Major highways
Interstate 64Interstate 64Interstate 64 is an Interstate Highway in the Midwestern and Southeastern United States. Its western terminus is at I-70, U.S. 40, and U.S. 61 in Wentzville, Missouri. Its eastern terminus is at an interchange with I-264 and I-664 at Bowers Hill in Chesapeake, Virginia. As I-64 is concurrent with...
U.S. Route 231U.S. Route 231U.S. Route 231 is a parallel route of U.S. Route 31. It currently runs for 912 miles from St. John, Indiana, at U.S. Route 41 to south of U.S. Route 98 in Downtown Panama City, Florida.One of its most notable landmarks is the William H...
Indiana State Road 56Indiana State Road 56State Road 56 in the U.S. state of Indiana is a route that travels the south central part of the state from west to east.-Route description:...
Indiana State Road 64Indiana State Road 64State Road 64 in the U.S. State of Indiana is an east–west highway that crosses most of the southern portion of the state, covering a distance of about .-Route description:...
Indiana State Road 145Indiana State Road 145State Road 145 is a north–south road in the southwest portion of the U.S. State of Indiana.-Route description:State Road 145 begins at State Road 37 about to the northeast of Tell City, near the Perry County Municipal Airport. It runs north through the small towns of Bristow and Sassafras,...
Indiana State Road 162Indiana State Road 162State Road 162 in the U.S. State of Indiana is a route in Dubois and Spencer counties. Though an even-numbered route, in practice it is a north–south route for most of its length.-Route description:...
Indiana State Road 164
Adjacent counties
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Spencer County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 20,391 people, 7,569 households, and 5,752 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile . There were 8,333 housing units at an average density of 21 per square mile... (south) Warrick County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 52,383 people, 19,438 households, and 15,181 families residing in the county. The population density was 136 people per square mile . There were 20,546 housing units at an average density of 54 per square mile... (southwest) Pike County, Indiana As of the census of 2000, there were 12,837 people, 5,119 households, and 3,680 families residing in the county. The population density was 38 people per square mile . There were 5,611 housing units at an average density of 17 per square mile... (west) Daviess County, Indiana Daviess County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2010, the population was 31,648. The county seat is Washington. Daviess County switched to the Central Time Zone on April 2, 2006. It has returned to the Eastern Time Zone as of November 4, 2007.- History :Daviess County was... (northwest) |
Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Jasper have ranged from a low of 20 °F (-6.7 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of -25 °F was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in July 1966. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.81 inches (7.1 cm) in February to 5.29 inches (13.4 cm) in May.Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of IndianaConstitution of Indiana
There have been two Constitutions of the State of Indiana. The first constitution was created when the Territory of Indiana sent forty-three delegates to a constitutional convention on June 10, 1816 to establish a constitution for the proposed State of Indiana after the United States Congress had...
, and by the Indiana Code
Indiana Code
The Indiana Code is the code of laws for the US State of Indiana. The contents are the codification of the all the laws currently in effect within Indiana...
.
County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.
Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.
Court: The county maintains a small claims court
Small claims court
Small-claims courts have limited jurisdiction to hear civil cases between private litigants. Courts authorized to try small claims may also have other judicial functions, and the name by which such a court is known varies by jurisdiction; it may be known as a county or magistrate's court...
that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court
Circuit court
Circuit court is the name of court systems in several common law jurisdictions.-History:King Henry II instituted the custom of having judges ride around the countryside each year to hear appeals, rather than forcing everyone to bring their appeals to London...
.
County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff
Sheriff
A sheriff is in principle a legal official with responsibility for a county. In practice, the specific combination of legal, political, and ceremonial duties of a sheriff varies greatly from country to country....
, coroner
Coroner
A coroner is a government official who* Investigates human deaths* Determines cause of death* Issues death certificates* Maintains death records* Responds to deaths in mass disasters* Identifies unknown dead* Other functions depending on local laws...
, auditor, treasurer
Treasurer
A treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury of an organization. The adjective for a treasurer is normally "tresorial". The adjective "treasurial" normally means pertaining to a treasury, rather than the treasurer.-Government:...
, recorder
Recorder of deeds
Recorder of deeds is a government office tasked with maintaining public records and documents, especially records relating to real estate ownership that provide persons other than the owner of a property with real rights over that property.-Background:...
, surveyor
Surveying
See Also: Public Land Survey SystemSurveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles between them...
, and circuit court clerk
Court clerk
A court clerk is an officer of the court whose responsibilities include maintaining the records of a court. Another duty is to administer oaths to witnesses, jurors, and grand jurors...
. Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
affiliations and to be residents of the county.
Dubois County is part of Indiana's 9th congressional district
Indiana's 9th congressional district
Indiana's 9th congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Indiana. Located in south-central and southeastern Indiana, the district is based in Bloomington....
and is represented in Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
by Democrat Baron Hill
Baron Hill
Baron Paul Hill is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1999 to 2005 and from 2007 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party....
. It is also part of Indiana Senate
Indiana Senate
The Indiana Senate is the upper house of the Indiana General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Indiana. The Senate is composed of 50 members representing an equal number of constituent districts. Senators serve four-year terms without term limits...
districts 47 and 48, and Indiana House of Representatives
Indiana House of Representatives
The Indiana House of Representatives is the lower house of the Indiana General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Indiana. The House is composed of 100 members representing an equal number of constituent districts. House members serve two-year terms without term limits...
districts 63, 73 and 74.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 39,674 people, 14,813 households, and 10,739 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 92 people per square mile (36/km²). There were 15,511 housing units at an average density of 36 per square mile (14/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.54% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.14% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.10% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.20% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.04% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 1.51% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.47% from two or more races. 2.78% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 64.7% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
and 15.8% American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 14,813 households out of which 37.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.80% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.50% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.40% under the age of 18, 7.90% from 18 to 24, 29.80% from 25 to 44, 22.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,169, and the median income for a family was $50,342. Males had a median income of $32,484 versus $23,526 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $20,225. About 2.90% of families and 6.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.30% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.
Education
Public education in Dubois County is administered through four school corporations:- Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools
- Southeast Dubois School Corporation
- Southwest Dubois School Corporation
- Northeast Dubois County School CorporationNortheast Dubois County School CorporationNortheast Dubois County School Corporation is a school district in the northeast corner of Dubois County in southwestern Indiana. The school corporation serves the communities of Celestine, Crystal, Cuzco, Dubois, Haysville, and Hillham...
High Schools
- Jasper High SchoolJasper High School (Indiana)Jasper High School is one of the five Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools and is located in Jasper, Indiana. The school's colors are black and gold. The school's mascot is the Wildcat...
(Greater Jasper Schools, Jasper) - Forest Park High SchoolForest Park High School (Indiana)Forest Park Jr./Sr. High School is a 7-12 grade public learning institution located in Ferdinand, Indiana. It serves the Southeast Dubois School Corporation. Formerly a member of the Blue Chip Conference, Forest Park joined the Pocket Athletic Conference after in inception of a junior varsity...
(Southest Dubois Schools, Ferdinand) - Southridge High SchoolSouthridge High School (Huntingburg, Indiana)Southridge High School is a 9 - 12 grade public secondary school, one of four schools in the Southwest Dubois County School Corporation in Dubois County, Indiana. It is located on the south side of Huntingburg on US 231. Southridge is a member of the Pocket Athletic Conference and a class 3A...
(Southwest Dubois Schools, Huntingburg) - Northeast Dubois High SchoolNortheast Dubois High SchoolNortheast Dubois High School is a high school in Dubois, Indiana. Its athletic nickname is the "Jeeps", Named after the Popeye Character , and it participates in the Blue Chip Conference. Northeast Dubois is known for its athletics programs which include in the past 4 years: 13 sectionals, 5...
(Northeast Dubois Schools, Dubois)
Recreation
Patoka LakePatoka Lake
Patoka Lake is the second largest reservoir in Indiana and is spread across Dubois, Crawford, and Orange counties in southern Indiana.Created as a joint effort between the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources the lake is one of eight such reservoirs built in...
is located along the county's eastern borders with both Crawford and Orange Counties. Patoka lake is home to several annual national tournaments.