Cambridge City, Indiana
Cambridge City is a town of 1,657 people in Wayne County, Indiana, founded in 1836.
Why visit Cambridge City
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Cambridge City Historic District and Conklin-Montgomery House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Cambridge City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cambridge City
Cambridge City is a town in Jackson Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Cambridge City had a population of 1,751.
From the Wikipedia article Cambridge City, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Cambridge City Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Indiana, United States
Conklin-Montgomery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Indiana, United States
Huddleston Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Lackey-Overbeck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
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Witt-Champe-Myers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Schools, colleges and libraries6
History
Cambridge City was laid out and platted in 1836. The community was named after the city of Cambridge, in England.
The Cambridge City post office has been in operation since 1835.
Cambridge City experienced growth when the Whitewater Canal was extended to that point in 1846.
Situated along the historic National Road (U.S. Route 40), Cambridge City is currently a prominent destination for antique seekers.
The Cambridge City Historic District, Conklin-Montgomery House, and Lackey-Overbeck House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Cambridge City, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Cambridge City
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 20°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 27°F | 3.3 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 37°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 50°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 39°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 22°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cambridge City 3 N Hcn (4 mi away), rain and snow from Lewisville 1.8 Ene, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wayne County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mettel Field Airport (CEV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Connersville 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- New Castle 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Richmond 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- New Paris 20 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Lake Lakengren 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- Muncie 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Eaton 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Oxford 31 mi southeast, about 50 min by car
- Greenfield 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Anderson 34 mi northwest, about 54 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- VintonHouse CambridgeCityIN, William Eccles, Public domain
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, Holy Name of Mary, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, IHS, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, crown, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church (Cambridge City, IN) - nave with Lenten decoration, view from the loft, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church (Cambridge City, IN) - nave, rear, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church (Cambridge City, IN) - nave with Lenten decoration, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, Holy Spirit as a dove, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, Pelican in her piety, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, Eagle of St. John, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, Lion of St. Mark, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, Angel of St. Matthew, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, Bull of St. Luke, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, Blessed Sacrament, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, Agnus Dei, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, Keys of St. Peter & Sword of St. Paul, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church (Cambridge City, Indiana) - stained glass, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Nheyob, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Witt-Champe-Myers driveway, Nyttend, Public domain
- Lackey-Overbeck House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Conklin-Montgomery House, Jack Boucher, Public domain
- HuddlestonFarmhouse MtAuburnIN, William Eccles, Public domain
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