Millhousen Indiana Map

About Millhousen, Indiana

Millhousen is a locality in Decatur County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 227. The population density is 107.6 people per km². Millhousen is located at 39.2106°N, 85.4325°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47240.

Millhousen rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, a place where the horizon is a soft curve of cultivated fields and woodlands. It lies 10.1 miles north of Jackson, IN (from Jackson, IN: bearing 3°T), and is situated 9.2 miles south-south-east of Greensburg. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet scent of drying hay and the earthy aroma of turned soil, a testament to the agricultural heart of this corner of Decatur County. Wide, open skies are a constant presence, and on clear evenings, the light spills across the land in hues of amber and rose, softening the edges of barns and farmhouses. The roads, often bordered by mature trees that form leafy tunnels, lead through a quiet country where the pace of life seems to echo the slow, steady growth of the corn and soybeans that dominate the surrounding acres. This is a place where history is not a distant echo but a present hum, woven into the very fabric of its existence. Millhousen's past is deeply entwined with the agricultural traditions of Indiana, a heritage that continues to shape its local economy. The fertile land, shaped by ancient glacial movements, has long been the primary source of prosperity, supporting generations of farming families. While the broader industrial shifts of the nation have touched this region, the enduring strength of agriculture remains, evident in the well-maintained silos and the quiet industry of the harvest seasons. Small businesses, often family-owned, serve the needs of the surrounding farms and residents, fostering a sense of close-knit interdependence that defines the character of Millhousen.

About This Millhousen Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Millhousen, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.210607, -85.432467. 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 Millhousen and Decatur County.

Detailed location data for Millhousen 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 Millhousen is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.