Welcome to Cary ...
Cary is located in Putnam County<1>.
The location of Cary has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Cary is 780 feet [238 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Cary lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel west from Cary (for example, toward Vermilion (IL)), you will leave Eastern Time and cross into the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT).
Communities Also Named Cary ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 10 communities that are also named Cary - they are located in Arkansas, Florida, Georgia (2), Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri and North Carolina.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Cary.
Communities near Cary ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Cary.
- Greencastle
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greencastle
- Greencastle is located in Putnam County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,338 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greencastle <4>
- Danville
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Danville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Danville
- Danville is located in Hendricks County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,241 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Danville <4>
- Cloverdale
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cloverdale
- Cloverdale is located in Putnam County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,128 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cloverdale <4>
- Clayton
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clayton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
- Clayton is located in Hendricks County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,032 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clayton <4>
- Ladoga
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ladoga
- Ladoga is located in Montgomery County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 995 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ladoga <4>
- Jamestown
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jamestown
- Jamestown is located in Boone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 928 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jamestown <4>
- Roachdale
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roachdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roachdale
- Roachdale is located in Putnam County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 865 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roachdale <4>
- Knightsville
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knightsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knightsville
- Knightsville is located in Clay County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 769 people
- Bainbridge
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bainbridge
- Bainbridge is located in Putnam County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 743 people
- Harmony
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Cary. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Cary.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Cary. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Cary.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Cary. See our Newspapers Page for Cary.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Cary ...
Looking for more information about Cary? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Cary, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Cary.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Cary. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Putnam County: www.co.putnam.in.us/
The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Indiana's counties, including Putnam, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Cary - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |