Veedersburg

Small Town Breakdown

​Veedersburg, Indiana is home of the brickyard that manufactured the bricks laid at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1909, local dining spots and nearby attractions for everyone to explore.

Fast Facts

📍LOCATION: West-central Indiana

• Veedersburg is positioned in the center of Fountain County.

• U.S. Route 41 runs north-south through town, connecting to Attica to the north and Rockville to the south.

• U.S. Route 136 runs east-west through town, connecting to Covington to the west and leading east to Hillsboro, Waynetown and Crawfordsville.

• I-74 is parallel to U.S. Route 136 and runs just north of town.

• 1 hour and 10 minutes northwest of Indianapolis

• 1 hour north of Terre Haute

• 45 minutes southwest of Lafayette

👥 POPULATION & RANKING

• 2,096 residents (as of 2024)

• By 1909, Veedersburg had over 1,700 residents thanks to brickyard employment.

• Ranks as Indiana’s 230th-largest town/city

• Third-largest incorporated town/city in Fountain County behind Attica (3,247) and the seat of Covington (2,751).

📏 LAND AREA

• 2.72 square miles

📅 FOUNDED

• Fountain County was founded as Indiana’s 53rd county in 1826 and formed out of Wabash and Montgomery counties.

• Its northern and western borders are shaped by the Wabash River.

• It was named after Major James Fontaine of Kentucky, who was killed in 1790 in the Northwest Indian War.

• Its county seat is Covington.

• Veedersburgh, originally spelled with an ‘h’ at the end, was laid out by Peter S. Veeder, Christopher Keeling and W.L.D Cochran in 1871 in the center of Fountain County.

• The town became known as the “Hub of Fountain County” with railways intersecting in town.

• The ‘h’ at the end of the name held until December 1893 when it was removed.

🏥 MAIN INDUSTRIES: Manufacturing, Agriculture

• Master Guard Corporation is a manufacturing facility of Flex-N-Gate, which is a producer of products and systems for the automotive industry. It specializes in metal stamping, resistance welding, painting, sequencing, and chrome and nickel plating services.

• Since 1995, Thyssenkrupp Crankshaft has been a leading manufacturer of high quality forged and machined crankshafts for heavy-duty commercial trucks, automobiles, and construction equipment.

3.2 Million Bricks to IMS

The Wabash Clay Company (Culver Blocks & The Veedersburg Paver) was contracted to supply 3.2 million bricks for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1909. Because of the large number of bricks and short time to deliver, four additional brickyards were subcontracted to fill approximately 10% of the contract.

Today, only one yard of the original bricks can be seen at the IMS finish line. And now you know why it quickly picked up the nickname “The Brickyard.”

More History

History lovers will appreciate the Clover Leaf Route Depot, a historic 1903 railroad depot that reflects Veedersburg’s longstanding connection to rail travel. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.

The Veedersburg Scout Cabin, built in the 1930s by the Works Progress Administration, is a popular spot for celebrations.

Outdoor Fun

During the warmer months, be sure to visit the Veedersburg Community Pool. It’s your typical small-town gathering place where families cool off, kids play for hours, and neighbors catch up poolside.

If you’re looking for an inviting trail to go for a walk, jog, or bike ride, the Big 4 Trail is a 1.05-mile paved asphalt trail that runs through town. And if you want to picnic or relax with the family, Hub Park and Sterling Park have playgrounds, ball diamonds, picnic shelters and more.

For a thrill experience, head 15 minutes north of town to Badlands Off Road Park. If you don’t want to rent an off-roading vehicle at Badlands, pop into the authorized E-Z-GO and Kawasaki dealership Tommy B’s Powersports in Veedersburg beforehand and shop its collection of ATVs, UTVs and golf carts.

A Diner, Drive-Up, and Drive-In

For all-day breakfast, Old 41 Diner delivers exactly what you want. From hearty plates, including the favorite catfish special and breaded tenderloins, this timeless diner is the perfect spot. It has 4.6 stars on Google with over 150 reviews.

Suzie Q’s is a beloved drive-up known for tenderloin sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, burgers and shakes. It’s perfect for a quick bite with outdoor seating.

Another spot for a quick treat is Hershey’s Drive In, serving summer bites like soft serve ice cream, milkshakes and root beer floats.

Bonus: While they won’t cook your steak or pork chop for you, Prime Cut 41 is the local butcher shop to take premium beef and pork cuts home. 

1983 1A Football Champions

Fountain Central Jr/Sr High School serves students from across Fountain County.

The Mustangs compete in the Wabash River Conference, where Fountain Central holds a strong reputation in football. They finished as 1A state runners-up in 1978 to Lawrenceburg and also reached the 1A championship game in 2009 and 2010, losing both contests to Lafayette Central Catholic. But in 1983, they climbed to the top of 1A, defeating Churubusco 12-3 behind first-year head coach Rick Malone. At 25 years, 5 months, and 14 days old on the day of the championship, Malone remains the youngest head coach to ever win an IHSAA football state title.

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