Elizabethtown Indiana Map

About Elizabethtown, Indiana

Elizabethtown is a locality in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 372. The population density is 650.3 people per km². Elizabethtown is located at 39.1351°N, 85.8133°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47232.

Elizabethtown lies in the gentle embrace of southern Bartholomew County, Indiana, a place where the land rolls with a quiet dignity. It lies 6.4 miles south-east of Bartholomew, IN (from Bartholomew, IN: bearing 140°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-east of Columbus. The terrain here is a study in soft contours, a landscape sculpted not by dramatic peaks but by the patient artistry of water and time. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of summer afternoons, their verdant uniformity broken by stands of mature oak and maple that whisper secrets on the breeze. The Bartholomew River, a ribbon of consistent flow, meanders through the periphery, its presence a subtle but constant hum beneath the hum of daily life, reflecting the vast, ever-changing canvas of the Indiana sky. The history of Elizabethtown is bound to the fertile soil it cultivates, a legacy reaching back to the pioneer spirit that first settled these lands. Originally established as Elizabethtown, its early economy was firmly rooted in agriculture, a tradition that continues to define its character, with the bounty of the earth still a primary concern. Over time, the town has seen the steady advance of industry, with manufacturing plants now dotting the landscape, contributing to the local economy alongside the enduring agricultural heart. It’s a place where the past and present coexist, where the echoes of horse-drawn plows can still be faintly heard beneath the rumble of modern transport, a testament to the enduring resilience of its people.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Elizabethtown, 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 Elizabethtown and Bartholomew County.

Detailed location data for Elizabethtown includes the ZIP code (47232), telephone area code (317), county seat of Bartholomew County (Columbus), and school district assignment (Bartholomew County 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 Elizabethtown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.