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Williamsport Waterfall in Williamsport, Indiana
Downtown Williamsport, Indiana holds a secret: Indiana’s tallest free-flowing waterfall!
Called Williamsport Falls, if you didn’t know it was there, I think it would be easy to miss–and you don’t want to miss Indiana’s tallest waterfall, do you?
Williamsport Falls in Williamsport, Indiana
There is a bit of a disagreement as to whether Williamsport Falls are the tallest waterfall in the state or not. Some mention Fremont Falls and others mention Schoolhouse Falls…
But at 90 feet, they are tall! It’s kind of a neat (and certainly unique) site to see in Indiana, particularly so near to a downtown area.
Once upon a time, though, before grassland and marshland were destroyed, the Falls consistently, well, fell! So much so that a mill was supported nearby.
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Williamsport Waterfall in Williamsport, Indiana
Today, though, you will want to shoot for the days after a rain or melting snow if you want to see this Indiana waterfall in action.
Unfortunately, there are plenty of times when the Warren County waterfall is completely dry, giving it the less than glamorous nickname “Dry Falls.”
Either way, it’s a really pretty area and certainly worth a look. Lots of trees, plenty of rocks, and if you are lucky–the waterfall will be flowing!
There’s a small parking area as well as an overlook for better (safer) viewing. It’s a little graffiti-filled so, you know, there’s plenty to read while you are admiring the landscape.
Go There
Williamsport Waterfall in Williamsport, Indiana
From Route 28, you’ll want to head South onto Monroe Street. Do you see the train tracks? Look to the left and you’ll notice a fire station–follow the road to get to the viewing area.
I am so a landmark driver. Hopefully that helps you get to Williamsport Falls! Small towns: destinations, not drive-thrus.
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Williamsport Falls
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