Clinton Indiana Map

About Clinton, Indiana

Clinton is a locality in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,794. The population density is 825.5 people per km². Clinton is located at 39.6570°N, 87.3981°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47842.

Clinton lies in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of water and earth, where the Wabash River, a broad, brown artery, has patiently carved its path through rolling terrain. It lies 9.0 miles north of Harrison, IN (from Harrison, IN: bearing 8°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-north-west of North Terre Haute. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their orderly rows a geometric counterpoint to the wilder, wooded bluffs that rise from the river's edge, their trees a deep, somber green in summer and a riot of flame and gold in autumn. The air here, especially after a rain, carries a damp, earthy scent, a perfume of fertile soil and the ceaseless, quiet life of the land. Even the sky seems to possess a particular quality, often a vast, unbroken dome that can hold a blinding sun or a bruised, dramatic twilight, painting the fields in hues of amber and rose. The story of Clinton is deeply entwined with the very ground beneath it, a history whispered in the coal seams that once fueled its prosperity and the sturdy brick buildings that still line its downtown streets. For generations, the rhythm of life in Clinton was dictated by the demands of the mines, a hardy, industrious spirit forged in the deep earth. Though the seams have long since been exhausted, the echoes of that era remain, a tangible legacy in the stoic faces of its residents and the quiet persistence of its local businesses, many of which have weathered economic shifts with a quiet resilience. The Wabash River, always present, continues to serve as a vital artery, not just geographically, but as a reminder of the enduring currents of life and commerce that have flowed through Clinton for over a century.

About This Clinton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Clinton, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.656982, -87.398074. 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 Clinton and Vermillion County.

Detailed location data for Clinton includes the ZIP code (47041), telephone area code (317, 463, 765), county seat of Vermillion County (Newport), and school district assignment (South Vermillion 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 Clinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.