Ireland Indiana Map

About Ireland, Indiana

Ireland is a locality in Dubois County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 153. The population density is 210.8 people per km². Ireland is located at 38.4148°N, 86.9994°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes) timezone. ZIP code: 47546.

Ireland, Indiana, unfolds across a landscape of gently rolling farmland, where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy Indiana air. It lies 21.3 miles south-south-east of Daviess, IN (from Daviess, IN: bearing 159°T), and is situated 4.0 miles west-north-west of Jasper. The terrain, shaped by ancient glaciers, offers a subtle undulation that belies the persistent work of cultivation. Here, the sky feels vast, a canvas for dramatic sunsets that paint the western heavens in hues of apricot and rose, a daily spectacle that lends a quiet grace to the end of each day. Ancient oaks and maples, remnants of a denser woodland, punctuate the fields, their sturdy branches providing shade and a sense of enduring presence. The air itself often carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening grain, a perfume specific to this agricultural heartland. The story of Ireland is one of tenacious settlers, primarily of German Catholic heritage, who arrived in the mid-19th century, drawn by the fertile land and the promise of a new beginning. This heritage is still palpable in the solid brick architecture of the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, a landmark that has long served as the spiritual and social anchor of the community. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, still thrives on the bounty of the surrounding farms, though a quiet diversification has brought small businesses and workshops to the area, supporting the needs of a close-knit population. The pace of life in Ireland is deliberate, measured by the seasons and the cycles of planting and harvest, a rhythm that fosters a strong sense of neighborly connection and a shared appreciation for the land's enduring generosity.

About This Ireland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ireland, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.414774, -86.999446. 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 Ireland and Dubois County.

Detailed location data for Ireland includes the ZIP code (47546), telephone area code (812), county seat of Dubois County (Jasper), and school district assignment (Greater Jasper 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 Ireland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.