Mailing Address
The Leavenworth Inn
PO Box 9
930 W State Road 62
Leavenworth, IN 47137

By Phone
Phone: (812) 739-2120
Toll-free: (888) 739-2120

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www.iloveinns.com

Email:
Innkeeper@leavenworthinn.com

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Directions:
Once on I-64, take Exit 92.
Take Highway 66 South for three miles.
Make a left on Highway 62.
Were one mile down on the left.

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Leavenworth Inn History

Early History

The Leavenworth Inn, built by W.J. Sacksteder in the late 1800's, was first known as Forest Grove Farm. An old letterhead dated in the early 1900's advertised Forest Grove Farm as "The Place to Spend Your Vacation." Guests were promised

• milk from Jersey cows
• pure water
• fine air
• splendid scenery
• vegetables from the garden
• spring chickens

1900's

In the early 1900's a large cupola (dome-like structure on the roof) was used to oversee the grape vineyards--located where downtown Leavenworth now stands. Cisterns provided water to wash the grapes. Wine vats extended from the basement up through the current front office. An old wine cellar still exists in the basement.

The Flood

At the height of the riverboat era, Leavenworth was a bustling river town of 2,000 people. However, a devastating flood completely destroyed it in 1937. The new town was rebuilt on higher ground around the Inn.

Today

Leavenworth today has approximately 200 people. This quaint, small town has Stephenson's General Store, a bank, post office, Breeden Memorial Library, Local Arts & Crafts Gallery, and O.U.R. Antiques.