Greenwood Indiana Map

About Greenwood, Indiana

Greenwood is a locality in Wayne County, Indiana, United States. Greenwood is located at 39.8123°N, 84.8880°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46142.

Greenwood unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling terrain, where the wide Indiana sky stretches over fields of corn and soybean, their green stalks reaching towards the sun. It lies 1.2 miles south of Richmond, IN (from Richmond, IN: bearing 174°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-south-east of Wayne. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a particular softness, a blend of warm earth and the distant hum of life. Creeks, like the meandering Big Blue River, carve quiet paths through the land, their waters reflecting the dappled sunlight filtering through stands of oak and maple. The houses, many with welcoming porches, seem to settle comfortably into the contours of the land, their rooftops a patchwork against the verdant backdrop. This corner of Wayne County holds a history tied to the fertile soil and the industrious spirit of its people. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture, laid the foundations for Greenwood's enduring character, a place where farming continues to be a vital thread in its economic tapestry. While the agricultural roots remain strong, the presence of small businesses and the steady flow of traffic along its main thoroughfares speak to a quiet, persistent growth. There's a sense of steady continuity in Greenwood, a feeling that the past informs the present without overwhelming it, allowing a straightforward, unpretentious way of life to prevail.

About This Greenwood Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenwood, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.81227, -84.888016. 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 Greenwood and Wayne County.

Detailed location data for Greenwood includes the ZIP code (47374), telephone area code (574, 260), county seat of Wayne County (Richmond), and school district assignment (Clark-Pleasant Community 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 Greenwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.