Greenville Indiana Map

About Greenville, Indiana

Greenville is a locality in Floyd County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,575. The population density is 684.1 people per km². Greenville is located at 38.3726°N, 85.9864°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) timezone. ZIP code: 47124.

Greenville rests within the rolling terrain of southern Indiana, a landscape softened by the gentle curves of hills and punctuated by the meandering paths of small creeks. It lies 7.9 miles north-west of Floyd, IN (from Floyd, IN: bearing 318°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west of Saint Joseph. The air here, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and the subtle perfume of blossoming dogwoods, a characteristic fragrance that clings to the humid summer afternoons. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch across the undulating land, their green expanse a vibrant counterpoint to the deep emerald of the surrounding woodlands. Old farmhouses, their paint weathered to a soft grey or faded barn red, stand sentinel amidst these cultivated plots, their porches often shaded by mature oak trees that have witnessed generations of sunrises and sunsets. The history of Greenville is intrinsically linked to the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its early settlers, who arrived seeking opportunities in agriculture and small-scale commerce. Though no longer a bustling hub of industry, its past echoes in the sturdy brick buildings that line the modest downtown and in the quiet pride of residents who recall its days as a more central point for regional trade. The local economy, while diversified, still draws strength from the agricultural roots that anchor the community, with many families maintaining ties to the land. A notable feature is the ever-present sense of community that permeates Greenville; it's a place where conversations can easily drift from the weather to family histories, a testament to the enduring bonds forged over years of shared experience.

About This Greenville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenville, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.372564, -85.986359. 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 Greenville and Floyd County.

Detailed location data for Greenville includes the ZIP code (47882), telephone area code (574, 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 Greenville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.