Boswell is a town in Grant Township, Benton County, Indiana, United States.

The town of Boswell was first laid out by Charles Moore, but Moore sold the land it occupied to Tippecanoe County-native Elizabeth H. Scott who, with her husband Charles, replatted it in its present form on July 18, 1872.

[4] The town was named for Parnaham Boswell and was platted with streets bearing the names of the founders, Charles and Elizabeth, and their five children, Grace, Emma, Clinton, Harold and Jennie.

[2] According to the 2010 census, Boswell has a total area of 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2), all land.

The Marshal is charged with providing law enforcement service in the town limits and surrounding area.

The town marshal is a sworn police officer under Indiana statute.

30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.