Rockhounding in Monroe County, Indiana

2 mapped rockhounding spots in Monroe County. Most commonly produces aragonite, calcite, barite, dolomite.

Monroe County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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A rocky gravel bar on Clear Creek near Harrodsburg, Monroe County, Indiana, where geodes weather from the limestone. — HarrodsburgMonroe County, Indiana

Minerals reported in Monroe County

Standout in Monroe County

Hand-picked spot in Monroe County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Harrodsburg
Public
Monroe County
Harrodsburg is the type area of the Harrodsburg Limestone, the Mississippian unit that lends its name to some of Indiana's best-documented geodes: quartz, calcite, and barite fillings that have also yielded rare millerite needles.
Calcite, Dolomite, Aragonite

Spots in Monroe County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
BloomingtonNorth Oard Road	Fluorite Aragonite Calcite Barite	39.1696, -86.6227	Public
HarrodsburgSR 37	Calcite Dolomite Aragonite	39.0743, -86.5365	Public

Neighboring counties in Indiana

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Monroe County. A natural extension if Monroe County is already on your trip plan.

Monroe County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Monroe County, Indiana?+

RockHoundR tracks 2 rockhounding spots in Monroe County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Monroe County?+

Spots in Monroe County most often produce Aragonite, Calcite, Barite, Dolomite, Fluorite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Monroe County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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