Located in the heart of downtown Batesville is Public Square, otherwise known as The Square.

The Square is lined with many historic buildings including the Panola County Courthouse, Batesville City Hall, the Illinois Central Railroad Centennial Monument, several historic homes and churches, and The Red School Building.

Memorial Park at The Square

A mixture of retail stores and professional offices are located at The Square. Some of the well-known stores and restaurants on The Square include:

• Stubbs Department Store
• Flints Hardware
• Davis Family Pharmacy
• Buffy’s on The Square Salon & Spa
• MisFits Boutique
• Square Arts
• Bread & Butter Bistro
• The Burger Shop

Farmers’ Market

Fresh produce at Square Market

Local farmers and vendors offer produce, arts, and crafts for sale at Square Market each Wednesday afternoon from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from the first Wednesday in June through the last Wednesday in September.

Annual Events

Several events are held throughout the year at The Square

• SpringFest
• Showoff on the Square
• Scare on the Square
• Holiday Open House

Visit our Festivals and Events page for more information.