Dubois County, Indiana
Ferdinand Real Estate and Local Guide
Ferdinand is a small Dubois County town with strong German-Catholic heritage, anchored by its hilltop Benedictine monastery and surrounding state forest. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Ferdinand best.
About the area
Living in Ferdinand, IN
Historically known as the wooden shoe village for its German immigrant roots.
The housing market
Homes in Ferdinand
- About 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 77% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $172,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Ferdinand home
Monastery Immaculate Conception
Benedictine monastery founded in 1867 and known locally as the Castle on the Hill, home to the Sisters of St. Benedict
Ferdinand Historic German heritage district
Town founded in 1840 by Father Joseph Kundek and settled mostly by German-speaking immigrants
Ferdinand State Forest
7,800-acre state forest built by the Civilian Conservation Corps with lakes, a swimming beach, campground, and hiking trails
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.