Hindostan Falls Ghost Town
Martin County, Indiana38.6244, -86.8508
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Hindostan Falls Public Fishing Area · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 4.9 miLoogootee, IN
- Mild months
- Mar–Nov9 of 12
- Elevation
- 460 ft140 m
Hindostan Falls is a ghost town in Martin County, Indiana. It lies at about 460 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Other federal
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Hindostan Falls. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Loogootee, IN, about 4.9 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bloomington, IN, 41 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Palestine24 mi northeast
- Tunnelton29 mi east
- Fort Ritner32 mi east
- West Union40 mi northwest
- Depauw40 mi southeast
- Wynnsboro40 mi southeast
- Farnsworth41 mi northwest
- Caledonia42 mi northwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
State land: Hindostan Falls Public Fishing Area
PAD-US places this spot on Hindostan Falls Public Fishing Area, land managed by the state fish and wildlife agency. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run March to November, judging by NOAA normals from Shoals 8 S. Snow is normal from December to March.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Shoals 8 S station (USC00128036), 5.8 miles away. About 49.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Martin County, Indiana |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.62440, -86.85080 |
| Elevation | 460 ft (140 m) |
| Also known as | Hindostan Falls, Indiana, Hindostan Falls, IN |
| Sources | Wikidata Q14688425 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Hindostan Falls ghost town?
In Martin County, Indiana, at 38.6244, -86.8508. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Loogootee, IN, about 4.9 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Bloomington, IN, 41 miles away.
Can you visit Hindostan Falls?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Hindostan Falls Public Fishing Area, land managed by the state fish and wildlife agency. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Hindostan Falls?
Mild months here run March to November, judging by NOAA normals from Shoals 8 S. Snow is normal from December to March.
Are there other ghost towns near Hindostan Falls?
Yes. Palestine (24 mi), Tunnelton (29 mi), Fort Ritner (32 mi), West Union (40 mi).
