Charlestown Indiana Map

About Charlestown, Indiana

Charlestown is a locality in Clark County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,294. The population density is 273.8 people per km². Charlestown is located at 38.4531°N, 85.6702°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) timezone. ZIP code: 47111.

Charlestown, Indiana, unfolds with a gentle, rolling landscape, a place where the Ohio River's broad influence is felt even when unseen. It lies 3.0 miles east of Clark, IN (from Clark, IN: bearing 85°T), and is situated 8.3 miles east-north-east of Saint Joseph. The terrain here is a soft undulation, a series of low hills draped in a rich tapestry of deciduous trees, their leaves catching the sunlight in a thousand shifting shades of green and gold. The air carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke, a comforting aroma that settles deep into the senses. Evenings here often bring a peculiar stillness, a hush that descends as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the western sky in hues of rose and lavender, a quiet benediction over the land. This is a place etched with the memory of industry, its history tied to the mighty Ohio River, a vital artery for commerce and connection. Charlestown once pulsed with the energy of manufacturing, particularly during times of national need when its factories hummed with activity, producing goods that traveled far and wide. Though those days of heavy industry have largely receded, a spirit of ingenuity remains, a quiet resilience in the face of changing tides. The local economy now leans on a more diverse foundation, with small businesses and agricultural endeavors shaping the daily rhythm of life. The riverfront, though no longer a hub of industrial might, still draws people, offering a place for quiet contemplation and the simple beauty of water meeting land.

About This Charlestown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Charlestown, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.45312, -85.670241. 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 Charlestown and Clark County.

Detailed location data for Charlestown includes the ZIP code (47111), telephone area code (317), county seat of Clark County (Jeffersonville), and school district assignment (Greater Clark County Schools). 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 Charlestown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.