Elizabeth Indiana Map

About Elizabeth, Indiana

Elizabeth is a locality in Harrison County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 168. The population density is 234.7 people per km². Elizabeth is located at 38.1212°N, 85.9741°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) timezone. ZIP code: 47117.

Elizabeth rests in a fold of Harrison County, Indiana, where the land begins its slow, deliberate descent toward the Ohio River. It lies 12.3 miles south-south-west of Floyd, IN (from Floyd, IN: bearing 202°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west-south-west of Shively. Here, the rolling hills, cloaked in a dense quilt of hardwoods, give way to steeper ravines, their shadowed depths hinting at hidden springs and the cool, damp scent of leaf mold. The air itself feels thick with the memory of seasons, carrying the earthy perfume of sun-baked soil and the sharp, green tang of cedar. In the late afternoon, the light slants through the trees at a low angle, painting long, golden stripes across the winding country roads and illuminating the weathered barns that dot the landscape like forgotten sentinels. This corner of Indiana holds a quiet resilience, shaped by the steady flow of the great river and the tenacious spirit of its early settlers. Elizabeth's history is tied to the river trade, a vital artery that brought goods and people, fostering a sense of independent commerce that still lingers. Small farms, many working the same rich soil passed down through generations, form the backbone of the local economy, their fields stretching out like patchwork carpets under the wide, indifferent sky. The quiet hum of daily life here is punctuated by the occasional rumble of a barge on the distant water, a constant reminder of the powerful currents that have always shaped this place.

About This Elizabeth Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Elizabeth, 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 Elizabeth and Harrison County.

Detailed location data for Elizabeth includes the ZIP code (47117), telephone area code (317), county seat of Harrison County (Corydon), and school district assignment (South Harrison 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 Elizabeth is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.