Dupont Indiana Map

About Dupont, Indiana

Dupont is a locality in Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 279. The population density is 97.2 people per km². Dupont is located at 38.8901°N, 85.5141°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47231.

Dupont rests in a gentle fold of Jefferson County, Indiana, where the land begins its slow, deliberate descent towards the Ohio River. It lies 11.5 miles south-east of Jennings, IN (from Jennings, IN: bearing 127°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-east of North Vernon. The hills here are not dramatic, but wear a soft, rounded character, their slopes often swathed in the deep, verdant greens of summer or the fiery hues of autumn. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch across the plateaus, their orderly rows a testament to the farmer's hand, while patches of woodland cling to the ravines and creek beds, offering glimpses of a wilder, untamed beauty. The air itself carries a certain stillness, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the rustle of wind through leaves. A quiet persistence defines the landscape, a place where the earth seems to breathe at its own unhurried pace. The history of Dupont is one of quiet endurance, a story woven from the threads of agriculture and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, the fertile soil has sustained families, producing crops that have fed communities far and wide, a steady, unassuming contribution to the larger economy. While no grand monuments mark its past, the weathered barns and old farmhouses standing sentinel across the countryside whisper tales of those who first settled this ground, their lives shaped by the seasons and the bounty of the land. The main thoroughfare, a modest ribbon of asphalt, buzzes with a gentle activity, a place where neighbors greet each other by name and the day unfolds with a predictable, comforting rhythm. Dupont’s character is not one of clamor or fanfare, but of a deep-rooted resilience, a quiet strength found in the simple act of living and working this particular stretch of Indiana earth.

About This Dupont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dupont, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.890056, -85.51413. 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 Dupont and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Dupont includes the ZIP code (47231), telephone area code (317), county seat of Jefferson County (Madison), and school district assignment (Madison Consolidated 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 Dupont is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.