Orestes, Indiana
Town · Population 341 · #451 in Indiana
About Orestes
Orestes, IN is a tiny community located in eastern Indiana, home to 341 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Orestes is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.47 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 726 residents per square mile.
📰 Orestes News Today
- Jamie E Wilhelm Obituary Jun 16, 2026 Titus Funeral Home and Cremation Service · Jun 16
- Larry V. Foster - View Obituary & Service Information Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory · Mar 15
- Opal Knipp Clark Patrick Obituary Mar 6, 2007 Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Inc. · Jun 24
- Tommie Lee Colvill Obituary (2026) - Alexandria, IN - Whetsel Funeral Service - Alexandria Legacy obituary · Mar 27
- Orestes, Indiana Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 19
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What Makes Orestes Unique
- The only place in America named Orestes — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Worlds Largest Ball Of Paint · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)341
Rank in state#451 of 566
Land area0.47 sq mi
Density726/sq mi
Coordinates40.2716, -85.7250