Vera Cruz, Indiana

About Vera Cruz

Set in the northeastern part of Indiana, Vera Cruz is a tiny community, home to 70 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Vera Cruz is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 700 residents per square mile.

📰 Vera Cruz News Today

• PHOTOS: Damage reported in Wells, Jay counties following severe storms WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN · Mar 11
• Tornadoes confirmed in Wells, Jay Counties following Wednesday morning storms WANE 15 · Mar 12
• 8 tornadoes confirmed in Indiana so far in 2026 Fox 59 · Mar 12
• Vera Cruz, IN Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Sep 6
• Historic Vera Cruz bridge for sale, officials raising funds for kayak launch WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN · Dec 31

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Vera Cruz Unique

• The only place in America named Vera Cruz — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.1 sq mi.
• With 70 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Positioned in northeastern 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 6 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Vera Cruz

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Vera Cruz

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