Patriot, Indiana
Town · Population 208 · #506 in Indiana
About Patriot
Set in the southeastern part of Indiana, Patriot is a tiny community counting 208 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Patriot is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 743 residents per square mile.
📰 Patriot News Today
- Hudson student shares 'insane' experience competing in Patriot Games Akron Beacon Journal · Aug 15
- Retired Army colonel explains why Patriot missiles are so valuable and in short supply pbs.org · Aug 5
- Trump’s Patriot Games are billed as a youth sports contest. They’re also a test of patriotic branding CNN · Aug 9
- Trump to attend inaugural 2026 Patriot Games held in Geneva Cleveland 19 News · Aug 7
- State police investigating fatal shooting near Patriot, Indiana Fox 59 · Jul 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Patriot Unique
- The only place in America named Patriot — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.28 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Patriot
- Jane's Saddlebag
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)208
Rank in state#506 of 566
Land area0.28 sq mi
Density743/sq mi
Coordinates38.8352, -84.8303