| The Columbia Gazetteer of North America. 2000. |
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Corydon (KAWR-uh-duhn), town (1990 pop. 2,661),  Harrison co., S Ind., on Indian Creek, and 17 mi/27 km WSW of New Albany; 38°13'N 86°08'W. Center of fruit, grain, dairy, and poultry area; lumber milling; mfg. of furniture; glass; electrical prods., fabricated metal prods., automotive parts, poultry prods.; limestone quarries; timber. Wyandotte Cave is nearby. Laid out 1808; was territorial capital during 1813–1816, and capital of Ind. until 1825. Ind.’s first state capital. Scene of Ind.’s only battle of Civil War (July 8, 1863), when Confederate troops attacked. | | | | Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol |
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