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Corydon, Indiana is the county seat in Harrison County, Indiana. The population was 2,715 at the 2000 census. Corydon became the second territorial capital of Indiana in 1813, when it was moved there from Vincennes for the purpose of being more centralized with the territory's population. Future U.S. President William Henry Harrison donated the land for the purpose of building a capital, and it was he who named the town Corydon after a character in a favorite tune called Pastoral Elegy.
Because of its historic nature, Corydon is a well-known regional tourist destination. The town hosts weekly events from early spring until late fall, usually centered around the historic town square. Some of the most attended events include the Halloween on the Square, Art Festival, the County Fair, and a long string of country and bluegrass concerts.
