Carthage Indiana Map

About Carthage, Indiana

Carthage is a locality in Rush County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 675. The population density is 512.1 people per km². Carthage is located at 39.7384°N, 85.5719°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46115.

Carthage sits in a landscape of gentle slopes and fertile fields, where the horizon stretches wide under a sky that can shift from the pale blue of dawn to the bruised purples of a coming storm. It lies 3.4 miles south-south-east of Henry, IN (from Henry, IN: bearing 166°T), and is situated 6.8 miles north-north-west of Rush. The land itself is a patchwork of cultivated acres, punctuated by stands of deciduous trees that blaze with color in autumn and offer a cool, dappled shade in summer. The air here carries the scent of freshly turned earth, the sweet perfume of ripening corn, and, after a rain, the sharp, clean smell of wet clay. Life moves at a pace dictated by the seasons, by the sun’s arc across the heavens, and by the quiet murmur of tractors in the distance. This corner of Rush County, where Carthage is found, has a history rooted in agriculture and the steady, enduring spirit of its inhabitants. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil, established farms that continue to define the local economy, producing crops that feed the nation. While grand monuments are absent, the enduring strength of the community is evident in the well-maintained homes and the brick buildings that line its modest main street, each holding stories of generations past. The quiet hum of daily life is the town's constant soundtrack, a testament to the persistent, unhurried character of Carthage.

About This Carthage Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carthage, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.738378, -85.571919. 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 Carthage and Rush County.

Detailed location data for Carthage includes the ZIP code (46115), telephone area code (260), county seat of Rush County (Rushville), and school district assignment (C. A. Beard Memorial 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 Carthage is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.