Edwardsport Indiana Map

About Edwardsport, Indiana

Edwardsport is a locality in Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 337. The population density is 258.0 people per km². Edwardsport is located at 38.8120°N, 87.2522°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes) timezone. ZIP code: 47528.

Edwardsport unfolds along the Wabash River, a broad, slow artery that breathes life into the surrounding landscape. It lies 9.6 miles north-west of Daviess, IN (from Daviess, IN: bearing 322°T), and is situated 4.0 miles north-east of Bicknell. Here, the land rises in gentle swells, a fertile canvas painted with fields of corn and soybeans that stretch towards the horizon. The air, especially in the lingering warmth of a summer afternoon, carries the sweet, earthy scent of drying crops, a fragrance that clings to the very skin. In the distance, the river bends, its surface catching the sky in a shimmering, ever-shifting mirror, reflecting the soft, diffused light of the Midwest. The houses of Edwardsport, many with wide porches and well-tended gardens, seem to settle into this terrain, a quiet testament to lives lived in harmony with the seasons. The history of Edwardsport is deeply intertwined with the Wabash, a waterway that once served as a vital highway for trade and transportation. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the river's promise, established this settlement, their endeavors shaping the character of the place. The local economy, while now influenced by industries that hum with a steady, reliable energy, still echoes the agricultural roots that have sustained Edwardsport for generations. The presence of the large power generation facility is a modern landmark, a significant contributor to the region's industrial pulse, yet it doesn't entirely overshadow the quiet dignity of the older structures and the enduring connection to the land. The rhythm of life in Edwardsport, while not hurried, possesses a determined forward motion, a steady current of daily routines and community bonds.

About This Edwardsport Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Edwardsport, 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 Edwardsport and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Edwardsport includes the ZIP code (47528), telephone area code (812), county seat of Knox County (Vincennes), and school district assignment (North Knox 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 Edwardsport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.