Elkinsville
The Town That Was
State: Indiana
County: Brown County
Founded: 1850s
Abandoned: 1964 (Lake Monroe)
Peak Population: Hamlet
Elkinsville was a quiet valley community that was seized by imminent domain to create the Lake Monroe reservoir. Although the lake waters never actually covered the town site itself, the access roads were flooded, and the buildings were razed. It remains a nostalgic 'ghost' for locals.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Evicted for Lake Monroe
- Site was never actually flooded
- Inspiration for local songs
Location
Address: Elkinsville Rd, IN
Coordinates: 39.075, -86.25