Clayton Indiana Map

About Clayton, Indiana

Clayton is a locality in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 818. The population density is 519.4 people per km². Clayton is located at 39.6892°N, 86.5225°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46118.

Clayton breathes the quietude of the Indiana countryside, a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath in the long, golden afternoons. It lies 6.6 miles west of Plainfield, IN (from Plainfield, IN: bearing 261°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-west of Avon. Rolling fields of corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon, their green and gold stalks whispering secrets on the breeze that sweeps across the gently undulating terrain. The air here carries the scent of freshly turned earth and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening fruit from the orchards that dot the landscape. Sunlight, when it breaks through the summer clouds, casts a warm, buttery glow upon the weathered barns and farmhouses that stand as stoic sentinels against the vast expanse of sky. Even the most ordinary day in Clayton possesses a certain unhurried charm, a sense of being comfortably rooted in the enduring rhythm of the seasons. The history of Clayton is etched into the very soil, a narrative shaped by the tenacity of its early settlers and the bounty of the land. Founded in the mid-19th century, its growth was intrinsically linked to the agricultural heart of Hendricks County, with farming remaining a cornerstone of its local economy. The fertile ground proved ideal for cultivating crops, and the community developed a strong connection to the land that continues to define its character. While no grand monuments mark its past, the subtle cues are everywhere: the enduring presence of family farms, the quiet hum of agricultural machinery, and the deep-seated pride in a heritage built on hard work and self-reliance. Clayton embodies a particular brand of Hoosier resilience, a testament to a way of life that values simplicity and the enduring strength of community.

About This Clayton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clayton, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.689213, -86.522498. 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 Clayton and Hendricks County.

Detailed location data for Clayton includes the ZIP code (46118), telephone area code (260), county seat of Hendricks County (Danville), and school district assignment (Mill Creek Community 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 Clayton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.