Floyds Knobs Indiana Map

About Floyds Knobs, Indiana

Floyds Knobs is a locality in Floyd County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,515. The population density is 274.3 people per km². Floyds Knobs is located at 38.3245°N, 85.8736°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) timezone. ZIP code: 47119.

Floyds Knobs rises from the rolling hills of Southern Indiana, a landscape softened by time and a generous rainfall. It lies 2.7 miles north-north-east of Floyd, IN (from Floyd, IN: bearing 18°T), and is situated 7.9 miles north-west of Louisville. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, where dense woodlands give way to fertile fields, their greens deepening under the vast, often cloud-strewn sky. Sunlight, when it breaks through, has a peculiar, almost honeyed quality, illuminating the occasional weathered barn and the neat rows of crops that stripe the terrain. The air itself often carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and blooming honeysuckle, a scent that clings to the very air you breathe as you move through Floyds Knobs. This is a place where the horizon feels close, a comforting embrace of verdant life that speaks of quiet persistence. The story of Floyds Knobs is tied to the rich agricultural heritage of this region, a legacy nurtured by the fertile soil and the meandering courses of nearby waterways. For generations, families have worked the land, their lives shaped by the seasons and the bounty of the earth, from corn and soybeans to orchards that blush with fruit in late summer. While farming remains a cornerstone of the local economy, the proximity to larger urban centers has also fostered a growing number of small businesses, from artisanal shops to service providers, each contributing to the unique character of Floyds Knobs. The community here possesses a quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have called this place home, their lives interwoven with the history of the land and the simple, honest work it offers.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Floyds Knobs, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.324512, -85.873578. 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 Floyds Knobs and Floyd County.

Detailed location data for Floyds Knobs includes the ZIP code (47119), telephone area code (317), county seat of Floyd County (New Albany), and school district assignment (New Albany-Floyd County 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 Floyds Knobs is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.