Jasonville is a city in Greene County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,490 at the 2000 census.

History

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Jasonville, Indiana offers many great historical sites and much, much more. If you are interested in learning more or visiting Jasonville, Indiana or Greene County Indiana then check out The Greene County Indiana Visitors & Community Information Center

Jasonville, Indiana is rich in history including a big fire in 1914, a booming mining community of the past, and the establishment of Shakamak State Park. The Jasonville motto is "Gateway to Shakamak" as Shakamak State Park is only 3 short miles from the town. For a very informative history of Jasonville, IN based on the book by Ben Sink and Edited by former Postmaster Max Griffith visit The Jasonville Story. The site includes several old photographs from the past.

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