Cortland, Indiana

About Cortland

Cortland, IN is a small unincorporated community located in southern Indiana.

Officially, Cortland is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.74 square miles.

📰 Cortland News Today

• 55-year-old man found dead after going missing in southern Indiana floodwaters WTHR · Mar 6
• 'Eye-opening': EF-1 Tornado leaves behind damage after ripping through Jackson County WLKY · Apr 28
• Maxine Kriete Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Cortland, Indiana, IN - The Tribune Legacy obituary · Apr 28
• Body of Seymour man recovered after boat capsizes in southern Indiana floodwaters WDRB · Jul 16
• Conservation officers locate body of man lost in Jackson County floodwaters - WISH-TV WISH-TV · Mar 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Cortland Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Cortland — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Positioned in southern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cortland

• Cortland Diner, Bakery, Catering

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cortland

• Borchers Church Picnic Grove reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Cortland

🏘️ Nearby Communities