What can we say about the Hoosier State, except that it's full of friendly people and beautiful places? In addition to its big cities housing some of the most epic attractions in the country, you'll find the best small towns in Indiana. Today, we're sharing some of the state's teeniest, tiniest, blink-and-you'll-miss-them kind of locales. Now, there are some beautiful and charming towns in Indiana that are significantly larger in population size than the ones featured in that article, while still being significantly smaller than cities in the state like Indianapolis with more than 870,000 people living in it. All of that aside, we hope you enjoy reading about the following best small towns in Indiana!

1. Nashville

Did you know that Nashville, Indiana, has been nominated as one of the best small towns in all of America for several years in a row? Nashville, Indiana is a little slice of heaven on earth. This tiny town is home to just over 1,000 Hoosiers but has some of the most breathtaking sights in the entire state. Brown County is well known for its incredible natural beauty, and Nashville sits at the center of it all. Take it all in on a scenic ride around town on the charming Nashville Express. Nashville is known as an artists' colony and is an eclectic and creative town. The dedication to preserving the small town's natural life can be seen just about everywhere.

Between the art galleries, the live music, and the chances to get out in nature, this is a beautiful town anyone would appreciate spending some time in.

2. Kirklin

Kirklin is a small town in Indiana that was named after pioneer settler Nathan Kirk. The town is home to just 0.34 square miles of land, perfect for its 1,000 residents!

3. Amo

Amo is a teeny tiny Indiana town that used to be called Morristown. It was in 1913 when Amo officially became a town. There are roughly 500 (give or take a few) people living in this cute and cozy town.

4. Charlottesville

Charlottesville is the name of a small and beautiful town in Indiana that was founded in 1830. It is located right near the center of the state.

5. Troy

The tiny Indiana town of Troy is home to under 700 people. It can be found sitting beside the Ohio River right by the mouth of the Anderson River. It was founded in 1815 by settlers and officially became a town three years later.

6. English

English is located in a particularly scenic area of Indiana. With a population of fewer than 700 people, English is recognized as one of the smallest county seats in the state of Indiana. This cozy town is located between the Brownville Creek and the Bird Dog Creek. These two creeks along with The Camp Fork Stream have been known to do extensive damage to the area when they flood because of heavy rainfall.

7. Oldenburg

Oldenburg is another small town in Indiana with a population of well under 700 people. This town is also home to roughly 0.43 square miles of land. It was a group of German settlers who were responsible for creating this town in 1837.

8. Roseland

Roseland is recognized as the "Gateway Town" of Indiana. This is because it's located near the South Bend/Notre Dame highway exit. It's a pristine location for hotels, gas stations, and restaurants. This cozy and convenient town is home to less than 750 people.

9. Monroe City

Monroe City is a town in Indiana with a population of fewer than 1,000 people. The town was named after Monroe Alton, who was one of the individuals responsible for founding the town. This beautiful town is home to roughly 0.27 square miles of land.

10. Markleville

Markleville is a charming small town in Indiana that is home to less than 600 people. The town sits on only about 0.56 square miles of land. Located near the center of the state, nearly 40 percent of the households in this town are home to at least one child under the age of 18.

Indiana is such a big and beautiful state. It really would be a shame to spend all of your time staying in one place. You really have to get out there and explore everything this state has to offer. What do you think about this list? Did we miss any of the places you'd consider to be the best small towns in Indiana?