Griffin Indiana Map

About Griffin, Indiana

Griffin is a locality in Posey County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 148. The population density is 246.3 people per km². Griffin is located at 38.2042°N, 87.9148°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47616.

Griffin slumbers in the gentle swell of Posey County, a place where the flatlands of southwestern Indiana begin to hint at the subtle contours of the land. It lies 14.0 miles north of Posey, IN (from Posey, IN: bearing 355°T), and is situated 5.6 miles south-east of Grayville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a quiet stillness, a soft exhalation from the surrounding fields of corn and soybeans that stretch out like a rumpled quilt under the vast, pale sky. Oak and sycamore trees, their branches reaching with a patient strength, offer scattered shade along the few quiet streets, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to echo the passage of seasons. The horizon is a clean, unbroken line, and the light, when it begins to fade, spills across the landscape in hues of amber and rose, bathing everything in a tender, fading glow. The history of Griffin is not one of grand pronouncements but of quiet persistence, a story told in the fertile soil that has sustained its people for generations. Originally settled by families drawn to the rich agricultural potential of the region, the local economy has always been deeply rooted in the bounty of the land, with farming remaining a cornerstone. This is a place where the rhythm of planting and harvest dictates the pace of life, a steady, unwavering pulse against the backdrop of a changing world. While large industries are absent, the character of Griffin is defined by its self-reliance and the enduring spirit of its residents, who have long understood the value of community and the quiet dignity of honest work.

About This Griffin Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Griffin, 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 Griffin and Posey County.

Detailed location data for Griffin includes the ZIP code (47616), telephone area code (812), county seat of Posey County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (North Posey County Schools Metropolitan School District). 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 Griffin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.