Hope Indiana Map

About Hope, Indiana

Hope is a locality in Bartholomew County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,029. The population density is 806.0 people per km². Hope is located at 39.3039°N, 85.7714°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47246.

Hope, Indiana, rests in a landscape of gently rolling farmland, where the rich, dark soil promises bounty under a vast, often cloud-strewn sky. It lies 9.2 miles north-east of Bartholomew, IN (from Bartholomew, IN: bearing 43°T), and is situated 9.6 miles east of Taylorsville. The horizon is a soft, undulating line, broken by the stoic silhouettes of barns and the occasional cluster of mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers toward the heavens. Creeks, little more than silver ribbons in the summer heat, meander through the fields, their banks fringed with Queen Anne's Lace and the vibrant green of wild irises. The air, particularly after a summer rain, carries the sweet, earthy scent of damp soil and growing things, a perfume that clings to the skin and the very fabric of the place. The history of Hope is deeply intertwined with the agricultural spirit of Bartholomew County, a place where generations have worked the land and built a life from its provisions. The local economy still finds its anchor in farming, with corn and soybeans dominating the verdant expanse, their stalks rustling secrets in the breeze. But Hope also boasts a distinctive heritage; it was here that the Bartholomew County Historical Society established its museum, a repository of the region's past, including artifacts and stories from its earliest settlers. The town itself, though small, possesses a quiet dignity, its modest homes and storefronts reflecting a pragmatic, hardworking character, a testament to the enduring resilience of those who have called this corner of Indiana home.

About This Hope Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hope, 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 Hope and Bartholomew County.

Detailed location data for Hope includes the ZIP code (47246), telephone area code (317), county seat of Bartholomew County (Columbus), and school district assignment (Flat Rock-Hawcreek 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 Hope is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.