Corning
Heritage Center
Our mission is to preserve the cultural legacy of nineteenth-century Irish immigrants in Southern Indiana.
Corning, Indiana
All Roads Lead to Corning!
The Corning Heritage Center is located at 4962 South 800 East just south of Montgomery, Indiana.
- Familiar with Daviess County? We are located in Corning at the former St. Patrick's Catholic church and rectory.
- From Loogootee (12.1 miles): Head West on US-150/US-50. Turn left onto N 900 E at the Cannelburg junction. Turn right onto Old US Hwy 50. Turn left onto 800 E. CHC will be at the next stop sign.
- From Jasper (18.5 miles): Head north on US-231. Turn left on W 47th St. Turn right onto N Portersville Rd and follow it over the White River bridge in Portersville. Turn left onto E 700 S. Turn right onto 800 E. CHC will be at the next stop sign.
- From Vincennes (34.7 miles): Head East on US-150/US-50. Turn right onto IN-257 South. Turn left onto County Road 600 S. Turn left onto 800 E. CHC will be at the next stop sign.
- From Evansville (75 miles): Take I-69 North. Take exit 62 for US-50/US-150 toward Washington/Vincennes. Keep right at the fork, following signs for Loogootee and merge onto US-150 E/US-50 E. Turn right onto W Old US-50. Turn right onto 800 E. CHC will be at the next stop sign.
- From Louisville (88.7 miles): Take I-64 West. Take exit 119 for US-150 W toward Greenville/Paoli. Keep driving through Loogootee (about 70 miles). Turn left onto N 900 E at the Cannelburg junction. Turn right onto Old US Hwy 50. Turn left onto 800 E. CHC will be at the next stop sign.
- From Indianapolis (118 miles): Take I-69 South. Take exit 62 for US-50/US-150 toward Washington/Vincennes. Keep left at the fork, following signs for Loogootee. Turn left onto US-150 E/US-50 E. Turn right onto W Old US-50. Turn right onto 800 E. CHC will be at the next stop sign.
Local Acommodations
- Gasthof Village Inn
6659 E Gasthof Village Rd., Montgomery, Indiana 47501
812-486-2600 - Black Oak Motel
4658 E US Hwy 50, Washington, Indiana 47501
812-486-3271 - Baymont Inn and Suites
7 Cumberland Dr., Washington, IN 47501
812-254-7000 - Budget Inn
412 E South St., Washington, Indiana 47501
812-254-5816 - Green Gables Bed and Breakfast
8824 N 900 E, Odon, Indiana 47562
- Holiday Inn Express Washington
1808 E National Highway 50, Washington, Indiana 47501
812-254-6666 - Theroff's Motel
2001 Hwy 50 East, Washington, Indiana 47501
812-254-4279
Other places to visit
- West Boggs Park
16117 US Hwy 231 N, Loogootee, Indiana 47553
812-295-3421 - Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area
6001 E 600 S, Montgomery, Indiana 47558
812-644-7711 - Daviess County Museum
212 1/2 E Main St., Washington, Indiana 47501