| Township | Name | Address / Email | Position |
| Adams Twp. | Mr. Duane Drockelman | 10238 N. Adams Church Rd. Batesville, IN 47006 | Vice President |
| Brown Twp. | Mrs. Barbara Eades | 3953 E. Olean Rd. Versailles, IN 47042 | Secretary |
| Center Twp. | Mr. Roger Abplanalp | 2738 W. Co Rd 450 N. Osgood, IN 47037 | — |
| Delaware Twp. | — | — | — |
| Franklin Twp. | Mr. Fred Glover | 5611 E Co. Rd. 300 N. Milan, IN 47031 | — |
| Jackson Twp. | Mrs. Pat Hicks | 3496 W Napoleon Wilson St., Batesville, IN 47006 | — |
| Johnson Twp. | Mr. Owen Menchhofer | 1970 N Co. Rd. 300 W. Holton, IN 47023 | Treasurer |
| Laughery Twp. | Mrs. Diane Arnold | 601 Washington St. Batesville, IN 47006 | — |
| Otter Creek Twp. | Mr. Michael Stratton | 4300 W. U.S. 50, Holton, IN 47023 | — |
| Shelby Twp. | Mrs. Cheryl Welch | 6453 S Co. Rd. 225 W. Versailles, IN 47042 | President |
| Washington Twp. | Mr. Gary Johnson | 1723 S Friendship Rd. Milan, IN 47031 | — |
| Director at Large | Mrs. Kay Koppel | 333 Columbus Ave. Batesville, IN 47006 | — |
| — | Mr. Zach Menchhofer | [email protected] | Web Master |
| — | Mrs. Barbara Eades & Mrs. Cheryl Welch | — | Newsletter Committee |
The Ripley County Historical Society (RCHS) is committed to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Ripley County, Indiana. Our mission is to educate the public about the county's rich heritage through exhibits, publications, and programs.
Officers and Directors
Visit Us
📚 Library
Address:
125 South Washington Street
Versailles, IN 47042
Location:
Housed in the historic Versailles Bank Building, the library offers a wealth of resources for genealogy and local history research.
Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Contact:
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Phone: (812) 689-3031
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Email: [email protected]
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 525, Versailles, IN 47042
🏛️ Museum
Address:
201 South Main Street
Versailles, IN 47042
Location:
Situated at the corner of Main and Water Streets, the museum showcases artifacts and exhibits highlighting Ripley County’s rich history.
Hours:
Open by appointment and during special events.
Contact:
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Phone: (812) 689-3031
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Email: [email protected]
🏡 Smith-Engel Log Cabin
Location:
Located directly behind the museum at 201 South Main Street, Versailles, IN 47042.
Description:
Built circa 1830 by Jacob and Nancy Funkhouser, the Smith-Engel Log Cabin offers a glimpse into early pioneer life in Ripley County.
Access:
The cabin is accessible during museum visits and special events.
