About Ossian
Ossian, IN is a small town located in northeastern Indiana, home to 3,438 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ossian is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,809 residents per square mile.
📰 Ossian News Today
- PHOTOS: Severe storms on Sunday blow through northeast Indiana WANE 15 · Aug 9
- Jerry A. Springer - View Obituary & Service Information Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home · Mar 26
- Ossian Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
- Robert J. Kortokrax Obituary Jun 1, 2026 Divine Mercy Funeral Home · Jun 4
- Fred Woodward Obituary - Ossian, IN Dignity Memorial · Jul 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ossian Unique
- Positioned in northeastern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ossian
- Mi Casa — mexican
- Egg Rolls and More — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ossian
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ossian
- Norwell High School
- Norwell Middle School
- Ossian Elementary
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)3,438
Rank in state#153 of 566
Land area1.9 sq mi
Density1,809/sq mi
Coordinates40.8769, -85.1687