Groveland, IN

Groveland is a quiet rural community tucked along U.S. 36 in eastern Putnam County, home to around 200 residents. The settlement got its start in the 1850s, when local landowners laid out town lots with grand ambitions for a new railroad connecting Indianapolis to Illinois. Although the railway company went under before laying a single track, Groveland settled into a steady rhythm as a small farming crossroads with its own general stores and local post office.

Today, the community offers a relaxed slice of country living surrounded by open fields and rolling Indiana farmland. It sits in Floyd Township, just minutes from Heritage Lake and within easy driving distance of Bainbridge, Danville, and Greencastle. For newcomers looking to settle down away from busier suburban hubs, Groveland provides plenty of breathing room and quiet charm, all with a straightforward commute along the highway toward Indianapolis.