Napoleon Indiana Map

About Napoleon, Indiana

Napoleon is a locality in Ripley County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 205. The population density is 321.4 people per km². Napoleon is located at 39.2048°N, 85.3308°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47006.

Napoleon rests in a landscape shaped by the patient artistry of water and earth, where the land rolls with a quiet dignity, not in dramatic peaks, but in the soft, rounded shoulders of hills that slope down to embrace the meandering creeks. It lies 11.3 miles north-north-east of Jackson, IN (from Jackson, IN: bearing 32°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-west of Batesville. Here, the air often carries the scent of turned soil and the sweet breath of ripening corn, a testament to the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface of everyday life. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across the fields in liquid gold, illuminating the verdant greens and earthy browns of Indiana's rolling countryside. The sky above Napoleon is a vast canvas, often painted with streaks of apricot and rose at dusk, lending a contemplative mood to the close of day. The history of Napoleon is subtly etched into its very being, a place where the simple ingenuity of early settlers laid the groundwork for a resilient local economy, primarily rooted in farming and the small businesses that support it. While no grand pronouncements of historical figures echo through its streets, the enduring spirit of those who first carved a life from this land persists. The rhythm of Napoleon is that of the seasons, of planting and harvest, of quiet mornings and evenings spent under a sky that seems to hold all the secrets of the past. The nearby waterways, not vast rivers but intimate creeks, have always been the lifeblood of this region, providing sustenance and a gentle, persistent murmur that underscores the peaceful existence of Napoleon.

About This Napoleon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Napoleon, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.204774, -85.330797. 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 Napoleon and Ripley County.

Detailed location data for Napoleon includes the ZIP code (47037), telephone area code (317, 463), county seat of Ripley County (Versailles), and school district assignment (Jac-Cen-Del 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 Napoleon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.