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Jeffersonville is a city and the county seat of Clark County, Indiana, United States, [4] situated along the Ohio River. Locally, the city is often referred to by the abbreviated name Jeff. It lies directly across the Ohio River to the north of Louisville, Kentucky, along I-65. The population was 49,447 at the 2020 census. [5]
As Market Streets proceeds eastward out of the district, it becomes known as Utica Pike near the Howard Steamboat Museum and connects Jeffersonville with Utica, Indiana. [14] North of Market Street, few buildings remain that date before 1850, making the character of the district during the early time frame unknowable. [10]
Jeffersonville Township is one of twelve townships in Clark County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 59,062 and it contained 27,023 housing units. As of the 2010 census, its population was 59,062 and it contained 27,023 housing units.
The Grisamore House is a historic home located in downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana.It was built by two brothers from Philadelphia, David and Wilson Grisamore, in 1837.It is a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2-story, Federal style brick double house with Greek Revival style design elements.
The Spring Street Freight House is a historic freight house located at Jeffersonville, Indiana. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in May 2007, after being nominated by the Indiana Department of Transportation. It is one of the few railhouses built in the 1920s still standing.
Clark County lies on the north bank of the Ohio River.A significant gateway to the state of Indiana, Clark County's settlement began in 1783.The state of Virginia rewarded General George Rogers Clark and his regiment for their victorious capture of Forts Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and Vincennes from the British, by granting them 150,000 acres (610 km 2) of land.
The city of Jeffersonville bought the facility to ensure its long-term existence. In 2001, $300,000 was secured to renovate the Quadrangle. A gut-renovation project ensued between 2005 and 2006, and today it is home to numerous offices, storefronts, and the city hall for Jeffersonville.
Jeffersonville was founded in 1802 and was run by trustees until 1839 in which Dr. Nathaniel Field, a state legislator and trustee of Jeffersonville, secured legislation to make Jeffersonville a city. [1] In April of that year the first mayor would be elected.