Oldenburg, Indiana
Town · Population 647 · #376 in Indiana
About Oldenburg
Set in the southeastern part of Indiana, Oldenburg is a tiny community, home to 647 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Oldenburg holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,505 residents per square mile.
📰 Oldenburg News Today
- Oldenburg Academy (IN) Soccer MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Oldenburg's new history museum to open Saturday The 812 · Jun 24
- Indiana 92-year-old nun melting hearts with homemade ice cream WLWT · Jul 2
- Freudenfest 5K to Support Oldenburg Academy Students in Sports Eagle Country 99.3 · Jun 2
- Wilma Jean Barnhorst WRBI Radio · May 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oldenburg Unique
- The only place in America named Oldenburg — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Oldenburg
- The Brau Haus — german
- Wagner’s Village Inn — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)647
Rank in state#376 of 566
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density1,505/sq mi
Coordinates39.3388, -85.2048