Holton Indiana Map

About Holton, Indiana

Holton is a locality in Ripley County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 502. The population density is 136.3 people per km². Holton is located at 39.0751°N, 85.3872°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47023.

Holton rests within the rolling terrain of southern Indiana, where the land itself seems to sigh with the passage of seasons. It lies 3.0 miles east-north-east of Jackson, IN (from Jackson, IN: bearing 77°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west of Versailles. The fields, a patchwork of deep greens and sun-bleached golds, unfurl across gentle slopes that lead the eye towards the distant, hazy line of trees. Here, the air carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that clings to the late afternoon light, softening the edges of barns and farmhouses. The sky above Holton is a vast canvas, often painted with dramatic cloud formations that drift with a stately, unhurried grace, casting fleeting shadows that race across the undulating landscape. The history of Holton is as deeply rooted as the ancient oaks that dot its periphery, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who settled these fertile lands. Agriculture has long been the lifeblood of the region, with generations of families tending to the soil, their livelihoods tied to the bounty of the earth. While the echoes of past industries may have faded, the quiet industry of the present continues, a steady hum of activity that sustains the community. The land here, shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and time, holds a quiet beauty, a subtle elegance that speaks of resilience and a deep, abiding connection to the natural world.

About This Holton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Holton, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.075054, -85.387185. 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 Holton and Ripley County.

Detailed location data for Holton includes the ZIP code (47023), telephone area code (317, 463), county seat of Ripley County (Versailles), and school district assignment (South Ripley 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 Holton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.