Parks & Recreation Department

Building Permits

Business Directory

Map of Things to Do in Edinburgh

Timbergate Golf Course

Community Links

Economic Development

For Economic Development questions within Edinburgh, please contact SaraBeth Drybread via email or telephone (812-526-3539).
Use the links below to visit other related organizations:

Local Parks

There are lots of recreational opportunities in Edinburgh. Use the links below for maps and other information:

History

Edinburgh, Indiana was the first settlement in Johnson County and is situated in the far southeast corner of the county. Tree-Lined Street in Edinburgh


Edinburgh's first settler was John Campbell who came into the area in 1820. The original plat of Edinburgh in 1822 contained 32 lots and was owned by Alexander Thompson and Lewis Bishop. It is not certain where Edinburgh got its name. Some early accounts say Alexander Thompson was a Scotsman by birth and the town was named in honor of his native land, Edinburgh, Scotland. However, other documents suggest Thompson was born in Virginia and was of Scotch-Irish descent. In another account, Edinburgh was described by the early settlers as "Eden" because of its beauty. The naming of Edinburgh remains unsure.

The name originally ended in "h" when it was first platted and when the town was incorporated in 1853. The "h" was dropped from the name in 1899 and was missing for the next 77 years. In 1977 the Town Council restored the "h" to Edinburgh's name.

The following link will take you to another website that contains some older photographs of the Town of Edinburgh. Click here to be redirected to that website.

The History of Edinburgh 1820-1986, compiled and edited by Sarah Otto, is now available for viewing only at the Edinburgh Wright-Hageman Public Library website www.edinburgh.lib.in.us
 
The Town of Edinburgh has three historic districts on the National Registry.  The districts are the South Walnut Street Historic District, Toner Historic District, and Edinburgh Commercial Historic District.

County Information

The Town of Edinburgh is located within 3 counties. Use the links below to visit their websites:

Schools

Edinburgh Merchants Association

Farmers Market

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Town of Edinburgh hosts a weekly farmers market on Thursdays from 4-7pm in a NEW LOCATION at 201 W Main Cross St. (across from Edinburgh Public Library and Circle K)
Customers will find fresh, local produce, handmade products, baked goods, fresh flowers and a variety of on-site food vendors. 
Follow the Facebook page for weekly updates! 
Need more information or interested in becoming a vendor? 
Contact SaraBeth Drybread
- sdrybread@edinburgh.in.us
- 812-526-3539
-100 E Main Cross Street at Community Center
2023 Vendor Rules & Regulations
2023 Application (to print)
2023 Application (online) 

Town Utilities

The Town of Edinburgh Municipal Utilities is a municipally owned electric, water and waste water utility. Use the links below for specific information on each of these services:

 

 

The Edinburgh Utilities office is located at 107 S. Holland Street and has regular office hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

Other utilities within Edinburgh are provided by outside entities.

 

 

Downtown Development

Looking to expand your business or start a new one? Consider a location in the growing downtown Edinburgh district!

Contact SaraBeth Drybread at 812-526-3539 for available properties to lease or purchase. 

Rental Facilities

Planning a celebration? Check out these rental facilities in Edinburgh to accommodate your gathering! 

The Gathering Place 
106 E Main Cross, downtown
Contact Lisa at 812-374-3451
gatheringplace106@hotmail.com

The Pixy Theatre
111 S. Walnut Street
Contact Mike at (619) 379-5116
pixy.theatre@comcast.net

Sakura Event Center
126 E Main Cross Street, downtown
Contact Cody at 812-213-9909
info@sakuraeventcenter.com
www.sakuraeventcenter.com

Edinburgh Park & Rec Community Room
722 S Eisenhower Dr
812-526-3535

Hilton Garden Inn
12210 N Executive Dr
812-526-8600

Church of the Nazarene
716 S Eisenhower Dr
812-216-2659

Trash & Recycling

2024 Large Items Trash Schedule

January 15 - 19

February 19 - 22

March 18 - 21

April 15 - 18

May 20 - 23

June 17 - 20

July 15 - 18

August 19 - 22

September 16 - 19

October 21 - 24

November 18 - 21

December 16 - 19

2022 Rumpke Flyer

Recycle Johnson County Website

 Recycling Depot

Car donation program Wheels for Wishes Website

Hospitals

Columbus Regional Health


Johnson Memorial Hospital

Bicentennial 2022

THANK YOU to the sponsors, volunteers, and community for making the 2022 Edinburgh Bicentennial an incredible year of celebration! 


Follow the Bicentennial 2022 celebrations and any new historical updates on Facebook! 

Be sure to follow all the updates on Facebook! Find the Bicentennial page here. 

Bi*scent*ennial Candles available at Community Center! Jars are $20 and tins $10. Logyard is a cedar scent honoring Edinburgh's rich veneer history and Not Just Popcorn is a caramel scent that can be smelled downtown most mornings when the popper is going at Not Just Popcorn! 

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Eclipse Festival

Follow the FACEBOOK event page for the latest info! 
When the solar eclipse occurs in 2024, Edinburgh, Indiana, will be in the middle of the path of totality! Join us to experience more than two and a half hours of the eclipse, including nearly four minutes of totality.
The eclipse is from 1:50 p.m. to 4:23 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024, with totality from approximately 3:06 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Downtown Edinburgh is celebrating with vendors, food, and activities for all ages! Our theme is "Total Eclipse of the Art" and we will have lots of opportunities for attendees to show their creative side! We're planning chalk art contest, art gallery, community painting, chainsaw carving demonstration, cookie contest and more! 
Interested vendors, see below applications and requirements.
Non-profit Application
Commercial/For-profit Application
Booth Requirements

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MURAL INSTALLATION
Out Total Eclipse of the Art theme includes a mural installation downtown at 126 E Main Cross Street. We are excited to announce mural from local artist Chelsie Liberati was chosen! This project is made possible by a grant from the IU Center for Rural Development.

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Commemorative Eclipse Shirts are now on sale at John R Drybread Community Center! 
Adult Small - XL
T-Shirt = $15
Long Sleeve Shirt = $20
Crew Sweatshirt = $25
Hoodie = $30
Sizes 2XL - 5XL add $3
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Edinburgh Good Cheer Fund

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Scarecrow Madness

Scarecrow Madness Edinburgh was a fundraiser for Senior Moments group at the John R Drybread Community Center. 

Congrats to the Fitzpatrick Family who won for Best Scarecrow in Edinburgh with their Jimmy Buffett scarecrow! 
2nd Place went to the Ross Family with "Preggers" and 3rd Place went to the Garris Family with Buzz & Woody from Toy Story. Votes were tallied on Facebook, Google Form, and in-person votes at the Community Center. Thanks to all who participated!

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Join Scarecrow Madness Edinburgh on Facebook HERE! 

Holiday of Lights 2023

9am - Light it Up 5k
4-9pm - Holiday Market at Sakura Event Center
4:30-9pm - Holiday Market & Holy Trinity Sloppy Joes at The Gathering Place
5-8pm - Chili supper at Presbyterian Church
5:30pm - Parade from East Side Elementary through downtown and lighting of tree
5-9pm - Train ride in front of Edinburgh Public Library
6-9pm - Carriage Rides (tickets available at Edinburgh Park & Rec) $25 per carriage
6-8pm - Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Community Center
7pm - Holiday show at The Pixy with Night Owl Country Band
Downtown shops are open late! 
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