DeKalb County, Indiana
Garrett Real Estate and Local Guide
Garrett is a small railroad city in DeKalb County, platted in 1875 and named for B&O Railroad president John W. Garrett, whose rail heritage still defines the town, with high school teams called the Railroaders. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Garrett best.
About the area
Living in Garrett, IN
Garrett grew as a major B&O Railroad hub with car shops, a roundhouse, and rail yards spanning nearly 90 acres.
The housing market
Homes in Garrett
- About 83% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Around 81% of homes are detached single-family houses.
- The median home value is about $142,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Garrett home
Garrett Historical Railroad Museum
Restored former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad freight station reflecting an early-1900s rural station
Garrett Historic District
Railroad-era district of homes, churches, and public buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983
Garrett Museum of Art
Community art museum in the historic downtown
Feick Park
The city's largest park, home to the Garrett Community Pool, ball diamonds, and a seasonal ice rink
Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center (JAM Center)
Community center with a full gymnasium, pool with water slide and splash pad, and fitness facilities
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.