Letts Indiana Map

About Letts, Indiana

Letts is a locality in Decatur County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 154. The population density is 48.5 people per km². Letts is located at 39.2351°N, 85.5650°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47240.

Letts unfolds across the gentle rolling terrain of Decatur County, where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the hazy, humid breath of Indiana summers. It lies 13.5 miles north-north-west of Jackson, IN (from Jackson, IN: bearing 331°T), and is situated 8.3 miles south-south-west of Greensburg. The land itself seems to sigh with the slow turn of seasons, its soil a rich, dark loam that cradles the roots of life. Here, the sky often hangs vast and pale, a canvas for drifting clouds that cast fleeting shadows over the quiet roads and clustered homes. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a damp, earthy scent, a fragrance of dew-kissed crops and the promise of another sun-drenched day. The history of Letts is etched in the quiet persistence of agricultural endeavor, a legacy born from the fertile ground that has sustained generations. This is a place where the economy has long been tied to the bounty of the earth, with local businesses serving the needs of farmers and their families. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very rhythm of life in Letts speaks of a continuity, a deep-seated connection to the land and the enduring spirit of its people. The unhurried pace here allows for a mindful observation of the world, from the way sunlight filters through the leaves of mature oak trees lining the country lanes to the distant hum of machinery tending the fields.

About This Letts Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Letts, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.235051, -85.564973. 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 Letts and Decatur County.

Detailed location data for Letts includes the ZIP code (47240), telephone area code (317), county seat of Decatur County (Greensburg), and school district assignment (Decatur County 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 Letts is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.