Dillsboro Indiana Map

About Dillsboro, Indiana

Dillsboro is a locality in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,697. The population density is 515.7 people per km². Dillsboro is located at 39.0178°N, 85.0588°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 47018.

Dillsboro rests in a broad, fertile valley, where the rolling hills of southeastern Indiana begin their gentle descent toward the Ohio River. It lies 11.0 miles south-south-west of Dearborn, IN (from Dearborn, IN: bearing 200°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of Ohio. The land here is a patchwork of fields, some emerald green with summer crops, others a rich, turned earth, all framed by the deep, persistent green of woodlands that cling to the higher slopes. The air itself feels soft, carrying the scent of freshly cut hay and, on still evenings, the faintest hint of coal smoke from distant hearths. The creek that winds through the heart of Dillsboro, often a mere silver ribbon, can swell with the spring rains, its banks a tangled weave of wild honeysuckle and tenacious Queen Anne's Lace. Sunlight here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a peculiar honeyed quality, bathing the weathered barns and tidy homes in a warm, almost nostalgic glow. The story of Dillsboro is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the nearby waterways that once served as its arteries. Early settlers were drawn by the promise of rich farmland, cultivating corn and tobacco that found their way to distant markets via flatboats and barges. The railroad's arrival brought a surge of activity, fueling a local economy built on agriculture and small-scale milling, with the faint echo of steam whistles a ghost on the breeze. While the grander industrial ambitions may have passed Dillsboro by, a quiet resilience persists, evident in the well-maintained storefronts lining the main street and the steady hum of local businesses. The annual county fair, a tradition stretching back generations, remains a vibrant focal point, drawing families together to celebrate the harvest and the enduring character of this place.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Dillsboro, 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 Dillsboro and Dearborn County.

Detailed location data for Dillsboro includes the ZIP code (47018), telephone area code (317, 463), county seat of Dearborn County (Lawrenceburg), and school district assignment (South Dearborn 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 Dillsboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.