Ora Indiana Map
Explore Ora, Indiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Ora, Indiana
| City | Ora |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Starke County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Indiana/Knox) |
| Latitude | 41.17393 |
| Longitude | -86.553065 |
| Population | 96 |
| Density | 99.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 46968, 46960 |
| Area Code | 574 |
| County Seat | Knox |
| School District | Culver Community Schools Corporation |
About Ora, Indiana
Ora is a locality in Starke County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 96. The population density is 99.9 people per km². Ora is located at 41.1739°N, 86.5531°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Indiana/Knox) timezone. ZIP codes: 46968, 46960.Ora occupies a quiet expanse of Northern Indiana where the earth settles into a mosaic of dark, fertile soil and stubborn woodlots. It lies 7.5 miles northeast of Ripley, IN (from Ripley, IN: bearing 48°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-southeast of Starke. The Tippecanoe River carves a deliberate path through the landscape, its currents brushing against the outskirts of the settlement with a persistent, low-frequency hum. Only a few miles away, the horizon lifts slightly toward the modest rise of Pigeon Roost Hill, providing a stationary landmark against the wide, gray-washed sky. The air here holds a crisp, earthen stillness, particularly as the light fails and the silhouettes of oak and hickory begin to merge into the deepening shadows of the plains.
Ora maintains a rhythm dictated by the seasonal turning of the fields and the slow, cyclical labor of the local agrarian economy. Residents often find respite in the nearby Sandhill Nature Preserve, where the natural grasses provide a sanctuary that feels untouched by the mechanical pulse of modern industry. Beyond the immediate reach of the fields, the waters of Hartz Lake offer a quiet reflection of the passing clouds, serving as a silent anchor for those who have lived in the shadow of the river for generations. Life in Ora proceeds without fanfare, grounded in a lineage of hard work and the steady, unyielding patience required to coax a living from the Midwestern dirt.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Sandhill Nature Preserve (State Conservation Area) — 2.2 mi, 249° W
- Tippecanoe River State Park (State Park) — 2.3 mi, 231° SW
- Winamac Fish And Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 265° W
- Bass Lake State Beach (State Park) — 3.4 mi, 338° N
- Monterey Community Park Memorial (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 108° E
- Ober Sand Savanna (Conservation Area) — 6.9 mi, 004° N
- Lake Maxinkuckee Public Access Site (State Recreation Area) — 7.3 mi, 076° E
- Starke County Soccer Field (Local Recreation) — 7.7 mi, 343° N
- Winamac City Park (Local Park) — 8.5 mi, 197° S
- Knox Community High School Auditorium (Theatre) — 8.6 mi, 334° NW
- Isis Theater (Cinema) — 8.8 mi, 197° S
- Indian Head Gateway (Public Artwork) — 8.9 mi, 195° S
- Wythougan Park (Local Park) — 9.5 mi, 338° N
- Kersting's Cycle Center & Museum (Museum) — 11.5 mi, 265° W
- Chief Menominee Statue (Monument) — 13.0 mi, 050° NE
- Menominee Indian Statue (Monument) — 16.6 mi, 049° NE
- Mentone Egg (Attraction) — 27.0 mi, 090° E
- Prarie Lookout Point (Viewpoint) — 27.8 mi, 341° N
- Museum of American Politcal Communication (Museum) — 30.6 mi, 161° S
- Artist Avenue (Gallery) — 30.6 mi, 161° S
- Cole Clothing Museum (Museum) — 30.6 mi, 161° S
- Welcome to Logansport (Attraction) — 30.7 mi, 161° S
- Twin Lakes Cinema (Cinema) — 31.6 mi, 200° S
- MTB Skills Area (Attraction) — 31.7 mi, 341° N
- Founders Rock (Attraction) — 32.7 mi, 308° NW
- Martin Luther King Cultural Center (Arts Centre) — 32.7 mi, 308° NW
- Zao Island (Theme Park) — 33.1 mi, 307° NW
- Indiana Dunes National Park (National Park) — 33.7 mi, 334° NW · 11k acres
- Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore (Marine Protected Area) — 33.7 mi, 334° NW
- Southwest Michigan Great Lakes State Bottomland Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 48.4 mi, 354° N
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About This Ora Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ora, Indiana. Coordinates: 41.17393, -86.553065. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Ora includes the ZIP code (46968, 46960), telephone area code (574), county seat of Starke County (Knox), and school district assignment (Culver Community Schools Corporation).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
