Daviess Indiana Map

About Daviess, Indiana

Daviess is a locality in Daviess County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 33,351. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Daviess is located at 38.7020°N, 87.1423°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47501.

Daviess, Indiana, unfolds across a landscape of rolling, verdant hills, a gentle topography that speaks of ancient glacial retreat and the slow, persistent work of water. It lies 42.0 miles south-east of York, IL (from York, IL: bearing 140°T), and is situated 3.4 miles north-north-east of Washington. The land here is a patchwork of fertile fields, where corn stalks stand tall in the summer sun, their leaves rustling with a dry whisper, and soybeans shimmer in the breeze, a sea of green and gold. Creeks and small rivers, like the meandering Patoka, thread their way through the terrain, their banks often lined with sturdy oaks and sycamores, their waters reflecting the vast, ever-changing sky. The air itself carries a subtle scent of turned earth and ripening grain, a clean, open fragrance that is the very essence of this agricultural heartland. The story of Daviess is one of early settlers drawn to its rich soil, a place where farming became not just an industry but a way of life, passed down through generations. This legacy continues today, with agriculture forming the backbone of the local economy, a quiet, enduring force that shapes the rhythm of daily existence. Beyond the fields, you can feel the history in the weathered barns and the well-kept farmhouses, each structure a silent witness to the hard work and resilience of those who came before. While not a place of grand monuments, Daviess offers a profound sense of place, a deep connection to the land and a community spirit that is as strong and reliable as the fertile ground itself.

About This Daviess Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Daviess, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Daviess and Daviess County.

Detailed location data for Daviess includes the ZIP code (47501), telephone area code (812), county seat of Daviess County (Washington), and school district assignment. 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 Daviess is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.