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hickory trees. Along the way, it passes through Salem, a quiet town with a public square
and historic courthouse to explore. Head on to Corydon.
7. Corydon
When Indiana became a state in 1816, Corydon was made its first capital. Here the con-
stitutional convention drew up a blueprint for government in the limestone capitol, which
still stands near the town square. Nearby are the 1817 Thomas Posey House and the oldest
building in Corydon, the 1800 Branham Tavern, which is constructed of logs. Other must-
seestopsincludeTurtleRunWinery,glassmakingartisans,CaveCountryCanoes,Corydon
Jamboree—a favorite for devotees of country and gospel music.
To the south of town is Battle of Corydon Memorial Park, twhere Indiana's only Civil
Warbattle tookplace. The battle ended with the state'shome guardsurrendering toamuch
largerforceofConfederatesoldiersafterabriefskirmish.Theoccupationdidnotlastlong.
TheSouthernarmycommandeeredallthefreshhorsestheycouldfind,thenmarchedoffto
their next encounter.
Visitors tour the rooms and passageways of Squire Boone Caverns
8. Squire Boone Caverns
The drive continues southward on Rte. 135 as it heads for the access road to Squire Boone
Caverns. A brother of the famed frontiersman, Daniel Boone, Squire built a log house and