Loogootee Indiana Map

About Loogootee, Indiana

Loogootee is a locality in Martin County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,853. The population density is 702.2 people per km². Loogootee is located at 38.6770°N, 86.9142°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes) timezone. ZIP code: 47553.

Loogootee rests in a gentle embrace of southern Indiana's rolling terrain, where fields of corn and soybeans unfurl under broad, open skies. It lies 12.4 miles east of Daviess, IN (from Daviess, IN: bearing 98°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east of Montgomery. The land here, a tapestry of fertile soil and subtle slopes, exhales a quiet, earthy scent, especially after a summer rain. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching wide like generous arms, punctuate the landscape, offering shade and a verdant stillness that seems to slow the very passage of time. The air, often thick with the hum of unseen insects, carries the distant murmur of farm equipment, a constant, low thrum that speaks of a life lived in close communion with the seasons. The roots of Loogootee run deep into the agricultural heritage of Martin County. Originally settled by French immigrants, the town's character is a blend of enduring pioneer spirit and a quiet, unassuming pride in its lineage. The local economy has long been tied to the land, with farming remaining a vital force, complemented by industries that have grown and adapted over the decades. The Wabash River, though not directly adjacent, influences the broader region, its presence felt in the fertile bottoms and the historical pathways of trade and settlement. In Loogootee, the pace is measured, allowing for neighborly conversations on front porches and a shared appreciation for the simple, enduring beauty of rural Indiana.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Loogootee, 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 Loogootee and Martin County.

Detailed location data for Loogootee includes the ZIP code (47553), telephone area code (812), county seat of Martin County (Shoals), and school district assignment (Loogootee 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 Loogootee is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.