Carlisle Indiana Map

About Carlisle, Indiana

Carlisle is a locality in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 726. The population density is 454.4 people per km². Carlisle is located at 38.9684°N, 87.4056°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47838.

Carlisle rests in a gentle embrace of Indiana's rolling terrain, where the earth breathes a quiet, fertile sigh. It lies 18.8 miles south-east of York, IL (from York, IL: bearing 138°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Sullivan. The landscape here is a study in verdant hues, a patchwork of agricultural fields that surrender to stands of mature trees, their branches reaching towards a sky that can shift from the bruised purples of an approaching storm to the crystalline clarity of a midsummer afternoon. Creeks, born from the subtle depressions and rises of the land, meander through pastures and woodlands, their cool waters reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the leaves. The air itself carries the clean scent of turned soil and the distant, sweet perfume of honeysuckle in the warmer months, a constant reminder of the rural heartbeat that defines Carlisle. The history of Carlisle is tied to the very ground it occupies, a legacy of agriculture and resourcefulness that has shaped its character over generations. Once a hub for coal mining, the echoes of that industry are subtle now, softened by the reclaiming hand of nature. The local economy, while diversified, still finds strength in the bounty of the surrounding farmland, with crops like corn and soybeans painting broad strokes across the horizon. Life in Carlisle moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, a stark contrast to the clamor of larger cities, allowing for the appreciation of simple things: the steady hum of a tractor in the distance, the shared nod of recognition between neighbors on the quiet streets, the enduring warmth of community that binds its residents together.

About This Carlisle Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carlisle, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.968377, -87.405574. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Carlisle and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Carlisle includes the ZIP code (47838), telephone area code (765), county seat of Sullivan County (Sullivan), and school district assignment (Southwest School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Carlisle is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.