On September 11, the Volunteer Fire Department in Scottsburg will honor its Volunteer service to the City of Scottsburg (and if called will assist any other county departments). The service , beginning at 1PM will include the dedication of a monument containing the names of all those who have, and are serving as Volunteers. Approximately 150 names will be engraved.
The celebration begins at 1PM in the Courthouse Lawn, with singing of the Star Spangled Banner, sung by Holly Stewart, who just happens to be the sixth generation of volunteers. Holly has performed at many locations and recently one hour for WHAS’s Crusade for Children.
Later in the day, when the celebration continues at the nearby Firehouse, Holly will open the festivities with another song. If you have not heard her, you are in for a real treat! A musical career is in her future plans, and is interested in both performing and writing music.
Following the dedication, a parade at 2PM will circle the Historic Downtown Square and culminate at the Fire House just a few blocks away. (This is not the location of the new Fire House.) The Firehouse is set up as a museum with tours explaining many of the antique fire apparatuses, including Scottsburg’s original hand pulled pumper. Additionally, there will be a plethora of antique fire trucks belonging to other communities, as well an private collectors.
Children will have fire safety exhibits, can go through the “smokehouse” to find out what to do in the case of a real fire. Two medical helicopters will fly in and City, State and County Police cars will be on display. The younger children will enjoy the “bouncing dog”----what else but a Dalmatian.
Other interesting facts about some of the department is that the current Fire Chief, Jim Richey, is the youngest Chief in the State. Another Volunteer, Paula Murray’s grandfather, John Neuhauser was one of the original founders in 1910. Paula also has the distinction of being the first woman to serve as a volunteer on the city department, and has done so with honors for 15 years.
Bands will perform throughout the day and there will be plenty of food and ice cream. Festivities will continue as long as people want to stay.
This is, if not THE, one of the oldest Volunteer Fire Departments in the State, and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some unique items. No charge for admission.
Stay of one of our many accommodations and see how many things you can see and do
within 30 minutes of your home base. These are some of the reasons to stay with us:
- Award Winning Restaurants, Family and Ethnic Restaurants
- Scenic Views
- Amish Settlement
- Beautiful and Inspirational Cathedral Gardens
- Ross Country Jamboree
- Hiking Trails
- Antique Shops
- Huber Orchards and Winery
- Knobstone HIking Trail
- Salem Speedway
- Lanier Mansion
Thanks for visiting our website, and I hope you are visiting beautiful Scott County Indiana soon!
Scott County was formed on February 1, 1820, and named after General Charles Scott, a Revolutionary
Way hero and early Kentucky Governor. It is 30 miles north of Louisville Kentucky. Scottsburg was founded in 1871 with the building of the Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad. The town was named after Horace Scott, President of the railroad.
Scott County has 15 Indiana State Historical Markers scattered throughout the county. They are:
- Town of Austin, U.S. 31 & Morgan Drive, Austin;
- Marshfield Robbery, U.S. 31 N. & Terrell Road, Scottsburg;
- Lake Iola Interurban Center, Wm. Graham Park, Scottsburg;
- Scottsburg Depot, 90 N. Main, Scottsburg;
- Scott County Public Library, Main & Wardell, Scottsburg;
- Scott County Courthouse, 1 East McClain, Scottsburg;
- Scott County Home, 1050 S. Main, Scottsburg;
- Morgan's Raid, Ind. 356 at the railroad, Vienna;
- Pigeon Roost, U.S. 31 S, Underwood;
- Clark's Grant, Ind. 3 and Kinderhook Road, Scottsburg;
- John Kimberlin Farm, Westport Road, Nabb;
- Site of the Western Eagle, Ind. 356, on the square, Lexington;
- Lexington; First County Seat, Ind. 203, on the square, Lexington;
- Morgan's Raid, Ind.356, on the square, Lexington;
- William H. English Home Site, Ind. 203, Lexington;
For more information on Scott County, you might want to visit The Scott County Heritage Center and Museum which contains many evocative displays. The Scott County and Heritage Center is also a great place to pick up additional tourist information. The museum is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00am - 5:00pm. Closed Sunday and most major holidays.
The Heritage Center and Museum is at 1050 S. Main Street. To get to Center, go south on Main Street from the southwest corner of the square. The Heritage Center and Museum on the right.
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