Why visit Morocco
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Scott-Lucas House and Seller's Standard Station and Pullman Diner.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Morocco
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Morocco
Morocco is a town in Beaver Township, Newton County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Morocco had a population of 1,081.
From the Wikipedia article Morocco, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Scott-Lucas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
514 South Main Street, Morocco
Seller's Standard Station and Pullman Diner
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes2
Schools, colleges and libraries2
History
Morocco was laid out in 1851. The town was named after Morocco, for a traveler's Moroccan red boots. A post office has been in operation at the town since 1859.
The Scott-Lucas House and Seller's Standard Station and Pullman Diner are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Morocco, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Morocco
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 16°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 22°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kentland (13 mi away), rain and snow from Morocco 1 Nw, 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
Newton County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 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)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kentland Municipal Airport (KKT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Watseka 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Momence 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Grant Park 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- Kankakee 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Lowell 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Clifton 25 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Bradley 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Bourbonnais 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Manteno 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Cedar Lake 30 mi north, about 48 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
- 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
- Seller's Standard Station in Morocco, Nyttend, Public domain
- Scott-Lucas House, Nyttend, Public domain
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