Cory Indiana Map

About Cory, Indiana

Cory is a locality in Clay County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 109. The population density is 53.4 people per km². Cory is located at 39.3823°N, 87.2058°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47846.

Cory rests within the rolling, fertile plains of Clay County, Indiana, a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent work of glaciers and the winding paths of creeks that thread through fields of corn and soybeans. It lies 3.5 miles west-north-west of Clay, IN (from Clay, IN: bearing 286°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-west of Clay City. The air here carries the scent of turned earth in spring and the golden warmth of late summer, a tangible presence that settles on the modest homes and weathered barns. Here, the horizon feels vast, a gentle curve against a sky that can shift from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples and oranges of a coming storm, painting the quietude with a fleeting, dramatic beauty. The very ground seems to exhale a deep, patient breath, a testament to the agricultural heart that beats at its core. The history of Cory is deeply entwined with the land it occupies, a narrative woven from the toil of farmers and the steady hum of local commerce that has sustained it through generations. Once, the whispers of coal mining might have echoed, a reminder of a different kind of industry that shaped the region's past, leaving behind a legacy that the present-day economy, largely agrarian, has since absorbed and transformed. The small businesses that line the main thoroughfare speak of a community that values resilience and connection, where the rhythm of daily life is measured not by the clock's hurried tick, but by the changing seasons and the shared experiences of its residents. A quiet pride emanates from the simple, enduring character of Cory, a place that has learned to thrive on its own terms.

About This Cory Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cory, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.382262, -87.205849. 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 Cory and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Cory includes the ZIP code (47846), telephone area code (765), county seat of Clay County (Brazil), and school district assignment (Clay Community 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 Cory is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.