Did you know there are tons of small, charming, and beautiful towns in the state of Indiana with less than 250 people living in them? These towns are beautiful, and they seldom get the attention they deserve! Here are 10 charming small towns worth checking out – could these be the best small towns in Indiana? Maybe! Let us know what you think.

1. Stinesville
Stinesville, IN, USA
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Stinesville is one of the smallest towns in Indiana with a population that staggers between 190 and 210 people. This charming town was founded in 1855 and named after Eusebius Stine.
2. Patriot
Patriot, IN 47038, USA
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Patriot is another one of the smallest towns in Indiana with a population that tends to bounce between 200 and 210. This town is found in the southeastern-most portion of the state and has suffered a rough past life. In 1924, most of the town was destroyed by a fire. Then, in 1937, the town suffered a second time thanks to a devastating Ohio River Flood.
3. Spurgeon
Spurgeon, IN, USA
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Spurgeon is yet another charming small town found in Southern Indiana. The population of this town also tends to stay between 200 and 210 people from one year to the next.
4. Buck Creek
Buck Creek, IN, USA
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Buck Creek is the name of a small town in Indiana that used to be called Transitville. Like most of the other small towns in Indiana, this one has a population between 200 and 210.
5. Pine Village
Pine Village, IN 47975, USA
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Pine Village is the name of a town with a population that ranges from 210 to 220. It was in 1951 that this town was built by Isaac and John Metsker.

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6. Monterey
Monterey, IN, USA
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We would be lying if we didn’t admit that the name of this town really makes us want to go eat some cheese! This town has a population that ranges from 215 to 225 from one year to the next. You can find Monterey sitting along the Tippecanoe River in the northern portion of the state.
7. Riley
Riley, IN, USA
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Yet another small town with a population staggering between 220 and 230. Originally, the town was founded under the name Lockport back in 1836. It was not until 1911 that the town changed its name to Riley. For a very long time, the town’s health and economy were booming thanks to the local coal mining industry.
8. Shamrock Lakes
Shamrock Lakes, IN 47348, USA
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Shamrock Lakes is the name of a small town in Indiana that is home to six different lakes. Today, this small town is one of just five places in the entire United States that is named after the clover emblem of Ireland (shamrock). The town’s population ranges from 230 to 240.
9. Merom
Merom, IN 47861, USA
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Merom is a tiny town with a total land area of roughly 0.36 square feet. Despite having such a small land area, this town is still the home to between 220 and 230 people.
10. Napoleon
Napoleon, IN 47037, USA
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Napoleon is the name of a town in Southern Indiana with a population between 230 and 240 people. This town has even less space than Merom with just 0.2 square miles of land. Makes you wonder how 230 people live in such a small area!

Most of these small towns come equipped with rich and interesting histories. Some of the histories are even a little tragic. Regardless, these are all beautiful and important towns in the state of Indiana. They are definitely worth checking out! Do you have a favorite small town in the state? What would you call the best small towns in Indiana? Please let us know in the comments!

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Best Small Towns in Indiana

Tori Jane | March 10, 2023
  1. What are some of the best small towns in Indiana? 

Indiana is a delightful little Midwestern state that doesn’t get enough credit for how adorable it really is. There are so many awesome small towns in Indiana that we can’t pick just a few! Some of our favorite small towns in IN, however, are ones like:  

  • Carmel – This town is equal parts ritzy and cute, with tons of shops, eateries, and more to indulge in.  
  • Beverly Shores – Not too far from Carmel is Beverly Shores, Indiana’s first-ever Dark Sky City and stunning lakeside paradise.  
  • Madison – This is the perfect town for history lovers, as it’s full of fascinating historic places, great shopping, and excellent restaurants.  

 

Learn more about each of these small towns in Indiana, and then a few more.   

  1. Which small towns in Indiana are excellent for vacations? 

Believe it or not, Indiana absolutely does have some perfect places for your next vacation. Consider any (or all) of these small Indiana towns for your next getaway:  

  • Shipshewana – This small Amish town is a delight and a half, to put it lightly. Steeped in rich, Amish history, this one’s excellent for history buffs.  
  • Williamsport – This town is home to Indiana’s most amazing (and tallest) waterfall, among other amazing things.  
  • Nashville – They don’t call this one one of the best towns in America for nothing!  

 

Learn more about these awesome vacation destination towns in Indiana.   

  1. What are some fun things to do in Indiana? 

Oh, Indiana, how do we love thee? Let us count the ways! Okay, so there are too many ways to list here, but a few of the most amazing must-do things to do in Indiana are:  

  • Indiana Dunes National Park – If you’ve never been to Lake Michigan, this is an amazing place to start. If you have been to Lake Michigan, this will be the most beautiful you’ve ever seen it.  
  • Turkey Run State Park – Easily one of the most beautiful places in the Midwest; the hiking at TRSP is second to none.  
  • Brown County State Park – And all of Brown County, really. After all, it’s only known as the “most beautiful area in Indiana.”  

 

Learn more about some of Indiana’s lesser-known but still amazing state parks. 

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