Freetown, Indiana
CDP
About Freetown
Freetown, IN is a small unincorporated community located in southern Indiana.
Freetown holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.69 square miles.
📰 Freetown News Today
- Evelyn M. Newton Obituary (2026) - Freetown, IN - Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home, Inc. - Columbus Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- Severe storms leave damage across Freetown in Jackson County, but no injuries reported WLKY · Jun 18
- Keith Kaiser talks to Freetown family hit by overnight severe weather WDRB · Jun 18
- Tornado north of Freetown damages several homes, destroys one The Republic News · Jun 20
- 'We could hear the trees snapping' | Cleanup begins in Indiana after NWS confirms EF-1 tornado WHAS11 · Jun 19
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Freetown Unique
- The only place in America named Freetown — 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Freetown
- Mom's Cafe — american
- Sgt. Rick's BBQ — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.69 sq mi
Coordinates38.9791, -86.1301