Santa Claus, Holiday theme town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States
Santa Claus is a small town in Spencer County, Indiana, centered on a holiday theme that runs through its main streets and commercial areas. The town includes a theme park with roller coasters and water rides, several retail stores selling seasonal decorations, and a small museum documenting the community's development.
Settlers founded the community in 1854 under the name Santa Fe but renamed it in 1856 after learning another Indiana town already used that name. The Christmas name soon attracted visitors and led to the opening of the first theme park in the 1940s.
The Santa Claus Post Office processes thousands of letters from children each year, with volunteers responding to maintain the holiday tradition.
The theme park opens from May through October and offers rides and water areas for families with children of different ages. Outside the park, visitors can walk through the town streets and explore the shops, which remain open year-round.
The local post office receives thousands of letters from children worldwide each year and answers them through volunteers who play the role of Santa Claus. Every street and business in town carries a Christmas-related name, so visitors encounter intersections like Christmas Boulevard or Snowman Lane.
Location: Spencer County
Elevation above the sea: 141 m
Website: http://townofsantaclaus.com
GPS coordinates: 38.11890,-86.92140
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:10
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