Gosport, Indiana
Town · Population 858 · #331 in Indiana
About Gosport
Set in the central part of Indiana, Gosport is a tiny community counting 858 people who proudly call it home.
Gosport holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,258 residents per square mile.
📰 Gosport News Today
- Family says missing Johnson County man found dead in crash weeks after disappearance Fox 59 · Jul 29
- Virginia Kay Newlin Obituary Aug 9, 2026 Baker Funeral Service · Aug 9
- Gosport man charged with attempted murder of partner in Johnson County dailyjournal.net · Jul 24
- Search continues for missing Greenwood man Tyler Wagaman after last phone ping near Gosport The Bloomingtonian · Jun 28
- Missing Greenwood man found dead, along with truck, in Owen County WTHR · Jul 29
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gosport Unique
- The only place in America named Gosport — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
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 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gosport
- C.J.'s Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Camp Hughes · Attraction
- Ferry Bridge · Attraction
- Ten O' Clock Line Treaty Museum · Museum
- Secrest Ferry Bridge · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Gosport
- Gosport Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)858
Rank in state#331 of 566
Land area0.38 sq mi
Density2,258/sq mi
Coordinates39.3507, -86.6665