Laconia Indiana Map

About Laconia, Indiana

Laconia is a locality in Harrison County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 47. The population density is 99.1 people per km². Laconia is located at 38.0317°N, 86.0855°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) timezone. ZIP code: 47135.

Laconia rests on the rolling hills of southern Indiana, where the land begins its gentle descent toward the Ohio River. It lies 20.6 miles south-south-west of Floyd, IN (from Floyd, IN: bearing 211°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east-north-east of Brandenburg. The terrain here is a study in soft contours, a quilt of cultivated fields stitched with patches of mature hardwood forest. Creeks, clear and cool in the summer months, carve shallow ravines through the landscape, their banks often lined with ferns and the occasional outcrop of weathered limestone. The air carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a rain, and the sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the leaf-strewn ground. The character of Laconia is one of quiet resilience, a place where the natural world remains a palpable presence, shaping the rhythms of daily life. The history of Laconia is intertwined with the fertile bottomlands and the promise of river commerce that once defined the region. Farming has long been the backbone of its economy, with generations of families cultivating corn, soybeans, and tobacco, their livelihoods tied to the seasons and the soil. The echoes of an earlier era can still be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the few remaining historic buildings, testament to a time when riverboats plied the waters and Laconia served as a vital trading post. While the larger economic currents have shifted, the spirit of self-sufficiency and community persists. The local economy today is a modest blend of agricultural enterprises and small businesses that cater to the needs of its residents, fostering a sense of continuity and a deep connection to this corner of Harrison County.

About This Laconia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Laconia, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.031738, -86.085523. 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 Laconia and Harrison County.

Detailed location data for Laconia includes the ZIP code (47135), telephone area code (317), county seat of Harrison County (Corydon), and school district assignment (South Harrison Community 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 Laconia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.