About Flat Rock
Flat Rock, IN is a small unincorporated community located in central Indiana.
Officially, Flat Rock is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.35 square miles.
📰 Flat Rock News Today
- BCSC, Flat Rock, Edinburgh school board races uncontested this fall The Republic News · Jun 19
- Flat Rock Grill opens in Chesterton nwitimes.com · May 4
- Sandra Shaw Obituary (1964 - 2026) - Flat Rock, IN - The Shelbyville News Legacy obituary · May 4
- Hidden Paradise Campground: A family-friendly hidden gem just 1-hour from Indianapolis Indy's Child Magazine · Jun 1
- Commissioners wary of joining Flat Rock River Watershed Development Commission The Republic News · Apr 21
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Flat Rock Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Flat Rock — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Flat Rock
- Flat Rock Café — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Flat Rock
- New Albany-Floyd County Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.35 sq mi
Coordinates39.3619, -85.8314