Eckerty, Indiana

About Eckerty

Set in the southern part of Indiana, Eckerty is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Eckerty is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.2 square miles.

📰 Eckerty News Today

• Alice R. (Rich) Breeden Obituary Feb 10, 2026 Meng Family Funeral Homes · Feb 10
• Linda K. Apple, 76, Eckerty Dubois County Free Press, Inc. · Mar 31
• Eckerty, IN Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jul 11
• Paula L Eckerty Obituary - The News-Press The News-Press · Apr 23
• Eckerty, IN Severe Weather Alert Weather Underground · Mar 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Eckerty Unique

• The only place in America named Eckerty — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Eckerty

• Schwartz Family Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Eckerty

• West Crawford Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Eckerty

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