Harrodsburg — Rockhounding in Monroe County, Indiana

Harrodsburg is a mapped rockhounding spot in Monroe County, Indiana. Reported finds include calcite, dolomite, aragonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Monroe County
State: Indiana
Nearest road: SR 37
Postcode: 47404
Coordinates: 39.07433, -86.53648

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Harrodsburg

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Harrodsburg.

Across the state line from Harrodsburg

Harrodsburg is close enough to the Indiana border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Harrodsburg FAQ

Where is Harrodsburg?+

Harrodsburg is in Monroe County, Indiana, at 39.07433, -86.53648. Nearest road: SR 37.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Harrodsburg?+

Harrodsburg is reported to produce Calcite, Dolomite, Aragonite.

Is collecting allowed at Harrodsburg?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Harrodsburg?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.07433, -86.53648 in Google Maps. The nearest road is SR 37.

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