What’s it like in Huntingburg, Indiana?

The History of Dubois County and Huntingburg, Indiana

Established in 1817, Dubois County was named for Captain Toussaint Dubois, a French-born scout who fought in many American Indian Wars. He purchased land in the area before the county was founded. The county is known as the “Wood Capital of the World” because of its many furniture manufacturers.

Huntingburg was platted in 1837 by its founder, Colonel Jacob Geiger, who bought 1,920 acres of land in the area as one of its first settlers. It was named Huntingburg due to the land being often used as hunting ground. It became incorporated as a town in 1866.

As of the 2024 census, Huntingburg’s population is 6,512, making it the second-largest of five incorporated towns/cities in Dubois County behind the county seat of Jasper (16,967). It is the 111th-largest city in Indiana.

Things to Do In or Near Huntingburg, Indiana

Built in 1894, League Stadium today is home of the summer collegiate baseball team Dubois County Bombers. The stadium was renovated in the early 1990s to serve as the movie set to parts of “A League of Their Own” and HBO’s “Soul of the Game.” The community is proud of that “Hollywood of the Midwest” legacy. If you haven’t seen one of the best baseball movies of all time in “A League of Their Own” – you should. Tom Hanks’ signature line “There’s no crying in baseball!” resonates with baseball fans still today, plus Geena Davis, Rosie O’Donnell and Madonna all played prominent roles.

The Bombers provide summer entertainment to thousands of fans thanks to a wildly fun promotional calendar. During the 2025 season, they hosted a $25,000 Helicopter Cash Drop and Win a Barely Running Used Car Night, among dozens of other game day promotions. The on-field play is pretty good, too, with a handful of former Bombers currently in the major leagues including pitcher Sean Manaea, infielder Nick Gonzales and outfielder Daniel Johnson.

Stadium tours are available as well, courtesy of the Bombers’ community relations manager Shannon Fuhs who was a movie extra in “A League of Their Own” while in high school.

Sticking with sports, head to Huntingburg Memorial Gym and check out the wall mount inside that details the top 10 basketball games in the gym’s history. No. 1 on the list featured Jasper native and current Baseball Hall of Famer Scott Rolen, who dropped 47 points in a five-point loss against Forest Park in the opening round of the 1993 sectional.

You can also spend a morning or afternoon exploring the many locally owned antique, boutique and specialty shops on Huntingburg’s historic 4th Street. This district was destroyed by a fire in 1889 but was restored to a charming Victorian downtown. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Festivals in Huntingburg

Huntingburg’s 4th Fridays are a must during the summer. It’s a free, family-friendly concert series with food trucks, drinks, games for the kids, and live music.

The Red, White and Brauen Music Festival is another go-to event that takes place at League Stadium. The 2025 festival featured five music artists including John Michael Montgomery and Randy Houser, plus food vendors, drinks and VIP spaces, and seating on the field during the concert. It all wrapped up with an awesome fireworks show. You need to have RWB Fest on your 2026 calendar.

Places to Eat or Drink in Huntingburg, Indiana

Start your day at The Huntingburg Grind Coffee & Tea on Huntingburg’s historic 4th Street. Owners Chad Brian and Mike Voegerl took over operations of what was previously known as Kim’s Koffee in 2023 and rebranded to its current name while expanding the menu to include sandwiches, salads, wraps and pastries.

They recently added a mobile coffee trailer to the operation as well, allowing them to serve coffee and morning beverages on the go at business outings and local events. They’ve got a perfect 5.0 star rating among 28 Google reviews. Pro tip: Get the flatbread breakfast pizza and thank us later.

For a fine dining experience, look no further than Butcher and Barrel. Also on Huntingburg’s historic 4th Street and housed in a nearly 100-year-old former bank building, Butcher and Barrel is rich in character with 20-foot ceilings, a mezzanine overlooking 4th Street, original bank vaults used as private dining spaces, and a floor-to-ceiling bookcase behind the bar filled with spirits.

Owners Jay Maxey, John Patton and John Schroeder, longtime friends who competed in Kansas City BBQ Society competitions, banded together to create Butcher and Barrel, and the menu – as you would expect – is full of flavor. The hand-cut filet mignon, New York strip, double bone pork chop and fried grit cakes are delicious, and the hand-crafted cocktails made by the restaurant’s “Spiritual Advisor” Amanda Troutman are the perfect touch to a well-rounded, upscale dining experience. They’ve got over 80 Google reviews already and 4.9 stars.

If you’re thinking ‘za and breadsticks for lunch or dinner, 4th Street is also home to Gaslight Pizza and Grill.

Southridge High School and IHSAA State Championship History

Southridge High School is home of the Raiders. They have won three IHSAA state championships in school history.

Girls basketball claimed the first title in the 1998 2A championship, defeating Bluffton 62-57 behind a 2A record 12 field goals made by Kara Meyer, who finished with 28 points.

Football won the 2017 2A title 15-14 over Woodlan after finishing as 2A runner-ups in 2002 and 2006.

Baseball secured the most recent state championship for Southridge, winning the 2021 3A title over Hanover Central, 2-0. They were 2A runner-ups in 2018 and 2019. Local legend Colson Montgomery was the centerpiece of the baseball program’s recent success. He was selected in the first round of the 2021 MLB Draft by the Chicago White Sox and is now in the major leagues launching home runs for the South Siders.

That’s it for small town breakdown No. 35 of 2025. Where should we head next?