Orestes, 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

• Orestes, IN Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 24
• Docs: Animal cruelty charges filed against Madison County man accused of hoarding cats; police report finding possible mass grave Fox 59 · Jul 17
• Tommie Lee Colvill Obituary (2026) - Alexandria, IN - Whetsel Funeral Service - Alexandria Legacy | Obituary · Mar 27
• Jury convicts Orestes man on multiple child abuse charges - WISH-TV WISH-TV · Oct 30
• 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.

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