Farmersburg Indiana Map

About Farmersburg, Indiana

Farmersburg is a locality in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,166. The population density is 562.8 people per km². Farmersburg is located at 39.2487°N, 87.3820°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47850.

Farmersburg rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle, rolling terrain of Sullivan County, Indiana, where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees. It lies 8.7 miles east-south-east of Vigo, IN (from Vigo, IN: bearing 108°T), and is situated 4.9 miles north of Shelburn. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, breathes a quiet fertility, especially in the late afternoon when the sun casts long, amber shadows across the land, lending a mellow glow to the weathered barns and farmhouses that dot the countryside. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and growing things, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at Farmersburg's core. The story of Farmersburg is deeply entwined with the land and the resources it has yielded. Though its origins can be traced to agricultural pioneers, the area's character was significantly shaped by the coal mining industry that once thrived here, leaving behind a legacy of sturdy, hardworking people. While the deep mines have largely receded, the spirit of enterprise endures, with many residents still connected to farming, small businesses, or commuting to larger centers. The local economy, while modest, is sustained by this blend of tradition and adaptation, a quiet resilience evident in the upkeep of the small-town streets and the friendly nods exchanged between neighbors.

About This Farmersburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Farmersburg, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.248651, -87.381963. 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 Farmersburg and Sullivan County.

Detailed location data for Farmersburg includes the ZIP code (47850), telephone area code (765), county seat of Sullivan County (Sullivan), and school district assignment (Northeast 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 Farmersburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.