Delphi, Indiana
Delphi is a city of 2,927 people in Carroll County, Indiana, founded in 1828.
Why visit Delphi
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wilson Bridge, Delphi City Hall, Barnett-Seawright-Wilson House and Baum-Shaeffer Farm.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Delphi
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Delphi
Delphi () is a city in and the county seat of Carroll County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Located twenty minutes northeast of Lafayette, it is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,961 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Delphi, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Wilson Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Road bridge in Indiana, United States of America
Delphi City Hall
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Delphi Opera House
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
Restored Opera House that provides local, regional, and national performers, theatrical productions, lectures, and other events.
109 South Washington Street, Delphi
Museums and landmarks11
Barnett-Seawright-Wilson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Baum-Shaeffer Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Human settlement in Indiana, United States of America
Carroll County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Courthouse in Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana
Deer Creek Valley Rural Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Delphi Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Delphi, Indiana
Foreman-Case House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic home located at Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana, United States
Pulaski County Bridge No. 31
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Niewerth Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Soldiers and Sailors Monument
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
Monument in Delphi, Indiana
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Carroll County Country Club
Golf course · 0.8 mi
411 East Howard Street, Delphi
George Obear Overlook Park
Park · 1.4 mi
1599 West North Washington Street, Delphi
Restaurants and cafes9
El Rinconcito
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
El Rinconcito is a vibrant Mexican restaurant located in the heart of Delphi, IN. Established in 2023, we are dedicated to bringing...
117 North Wabash Street, Delphi
Su-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
China 1
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.5 mi
117 West Franklin Street, Delphi
Pizza King
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
103 West Franklin Street, Delphi
History
Delphi was platted in 1828. It took its name from the ancient city of Delphi, in Greece. Several months after Delphi was founded, it was designated as the county seat.
The Barnett-Seawright-Wilson House, Carroll County Courthouse, Delphi City Hall, Delphi Courthouse Square Historic District, Delphi Methodist Episcopal Church, Foreman-Case House, and Niewerth Building are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Local heritage centers on the Wabash and Erie Canal, a canal and towpath that once bound together northern, central, and southern Indiana. The segment of the canal that passes through Delphi has been rewatered and serves as the focus of canal activities. A visitor center and museum, the Wabash & Erie Canal Interpretive Center, welcomes guests.
From the History section of Delphi, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Delphi Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare2
Family Health Clinic - Delphi
Clinic and pharmacy
901 Prince William Road, Delphi
Map of Delphi
47 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 2.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 1.8 in | 3.5 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 2.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 2.3 in | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Delphi 2 N Hcn (2 mi away), 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
Carroll County has had 14 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)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Purdue University Airport (LAF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Battle Ground 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Dayton 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Lafayette 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- West Lafayette 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Logansport 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Frankfort 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Galveston 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
- Kokomo 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Thorntown 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Peru 34 mi east, 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
- Carroll - Deer Creek, Evking22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mears family farmhouse and springhouse, Nyttend, Public domain
- Pulaski County Bridge No. 31, Nyttend, Public domain
- Baum-Shaeffer Farm driveway, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wilson Bridge over Deer Creek, western portal and southern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Delphi Methodist Episcopal Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Barnett-Seawright-Wilson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carrol County 1916, Publichall at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Foreman-Case House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Delphi City Hall, Nyttend, Public domain
- Niewerth Block - Delphi, IN, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
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