Story
One Building Village
State: Indiana
County: Brown County
Founded: 1851
Abandoned: 1920s
Peak Population: 100
Story was a small farming community that faded when good farmland ran out. In the 1980s, the old store was converted to a bed and breakfast. Today, Story has population near zero but draws visitors to its single business: the Story Inn.
Farm Community
Story served farmers in the Brown County hills. Poor soil and rugged terrain limited growth.
Revival
The Story Inn bed and breakfast has made this ghost town a destination for those seeking quiet and good food.
Timeline
- 1851 - Founded Settlement began
- 1920s - Decline Farming ended
- 1980s - Story Inn B&B opened
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2-3 hours
Quick Facts
- Population near zero
- Story Inn is only business
- In scenic Brown County
Location
Address: Story, Indiana
Coordinates: 39.2683, -86.2039