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Crawford County, Indiana Trivia Quiz

How well do you know Crawford County, Indiana? (That thing on the Indiana map that looks like a square wearing a boot? That's us).

A multiple-choice quiz by trackmanager12. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
trackmanager12

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,818

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
256

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Question 1 of 10

1. A major body of water is shared by Crawford County, Dubois County, and Orange County in Indiana. What is it? Hint

White River

Blue River

Patoka Lake

Brookville Lake

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Question 2 of 10

2. Due to its location on the Blue River, what town is situated in both Crawford County and Harrison County? Hint

Alton

Taswell

Mifflin

Milltown

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Question 3 of 10

3. A body of water separates Crawford County from Kentucky. Which one? Hint

Wabash River

Ohio River

Blue River

White River

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the county seat of Crawford County, Indiana? Hint

Marengo

English

Leavenworth

Grantsburg

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Question 5 of 10

5. What nickname do jealous neighbors give the residents of Crawford County? Hint

Dirt-Bathers

Leaf-Wipers

Bug-Eaters

Tractor-Drivers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these counties is NOT a neighbor of Crawford County? Hint

Washington County, Indiana

Jennings County, Indiana

Dubois County, Indiana

Meade County, Kentucky

7. A beautiful box canyon that boasts waterfalls and rare conifer trees is located near Mifflin, Indiana. What is the name given to this box canyon and the Department of Natural Resources-owned area around it? Hint

Buzzard Roost

Mifflin Falls

Spruce Canyon

Hemlock Cliffs

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Question 8 of 10

8. What Interstate Highway runs through Crawford County? Hint

I-65

None

I-71

I-64

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Question 9 of 10

9. A famous forest covers the western half of Crawford County. Which one? Hint

Hoosier National Forest

Harrison-Crawford State Forest

Buzzard Roost

Alton Woods

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Question 10 of 10

10. What two well-known caves are in Crawford County? Hint

Marengo Caves & Wyandotte Caves

Wyandotte Caves & Squire Boone Caverns

Marengo Caves & Bluespring Caverns

Squire Boone Caverns & Bluespring Caverns

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A major body of water is shared by Crawford County, Dubois County, and Orange County in Indiana. What is it?

Answer: Patoka Lake

Patoka Lake is found mostly in Orange County. However, it does stretch into the Wickliffe, Crawford County area. It is a popular fishing destination.

2. Due to its location on the Blue River, what town is situated in both Crawford County and Harrison County?

Answer: Milltown

The Blue River divides Milltown between Crawford and Harrison counties. The only way across Milltown (without leaving downtown) is a one-lane bridge.

3. A body of water separates Crawford County from Kentucky. Which one?

Answer: Ohio River

The Ohio River forms part of the border between Kentucky and Illinois-Indiana-Ohio. The Ohio River is about 981 miles in length.

4. What is the county seat of Crawford County, Indiana?

Answer: English

English is the county seat of Crawford County, but not its biggest town. The largest town is Milltown. Historically, English was known for its severe flooding.

5. What nickname do jealous neighbors give the residents of Crawford County?

Answer: Bug-Eaters

The nickname "bug-eaters", given to residents of Crawford County, has obscure origins. Similar nicknames exist in parts of Nebraska, due to the sparse, flat look of the land.

(Yes, as a matter of fact, some Crawford County citizens do eat bugs! Bon Appetit).

6. Which of these counties is NOT a neighbor of Crawford County?

Answer: Jennings County, Indiana

Jennings County does not touch Crawford County. It is located northeast of Crawford County. Jennings County is considered to part of Indiana's "countryside", filled with farms and rustic views.

Answer: Hemlock Cliffs

Hemlock Cliffs are found deep in the woods near Mifflin. When the foliage is not too heavy, beautiful waterfalls and mineral cliffs are visible.

8. What Interstate Highway runs through Crawford County?

Answer: I-64

Interstate 64 is an important highway for Indiana. It runs through Crawford County, and there are exits to Sulfur and Leavenworth. One locally popular exit on I-64 is Exit 92 for "Leavenworth-Marengo". However, the exit actually leads into a small area called "Carefree".

9. A famous forest covers the western half of Crawford County. Which one?

Answer: Hoosier National Forest

Hoosier National Forest is in south central Indiana, and includes the western half of Crawford County. Harrison-Crawford State Forest is partially in Crawford County, but is in the southeastern part of the county.

10. What two well-known caves are in Crawford County?

Answer: Marengo Caves & Wyandotte Caves

Marengo Caves and Wyandotte Caves are both located in the karst of Crawford County. Wyandotte Caves are formed from limestone. Marengo Caves are known for their many mineral deposits.

Other options: Blue Springs Caverns are in Lawrence County, while Squire Boone Caverns are found in Harrison County.

Source: Author trackmanager12

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