New Salisbury Indiana Map

About New Salisbury, Indiana

New Salisbury is a locality in Harrison County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 499. The population density is 101.1 people per km². New Salisbury is located at 38.3137°N, 86.0950°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Kentucky/Louisville) timezone. ZIP code: 47161.

New Salisbury breathes with the quiet dignity of southern Indiana's rolling terrain, where verdant fields unfurl across the generously contoured land. It lies 11.3 miles west of Floyd, IN (from Floyd, IN: bearing 279°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west-north-west of Georgetown. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the faint, sweet perfume of ripening corn and the earthy scent of damp soil after a passing shower, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. Houses, many with porches that seem designed for lingering conversations, dot the landscape, interspersed with stands of mature oak and maple trees that offer a dappled, shifting shade. The land itself seems to hold its breath, a gentle undulation that promises both fertile bounty and a sense of grounded permanence, a place where the sky feels vast and the horizon a welcoming embrace. The history of New Salisbury is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that frame its approach, a testament to the pioneering spirit that first carved a life from this fertile ground. Established by early settlers drawn to the rich farmland, the community's economy has long been tethered to the cycles of agriculture, with tobacco, corn, and soybeans still prominent crops. The distinctive character of New Salisbury is also shaped by its proximity to waterways, though not a coastal town, the nearby Ohio River has historically played a vital role in trade and transportation, influencing the very rhythm of life. While no grand universities or bustling metropolises define its immediate surroundings, New Salisbury offers a quiet strength, a place where the echoes of past generations resonate in the familiar patterns of everyday life and the enduring connection to the land.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of New Salisbury, 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 New Salisbury and Harrison County.

Detailed location data for New Salisbury includes the ZIP code (47161), telephone area code (317), county seat of Harrison County (Corydon), and school district assignment (North Harrison 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 New Salisbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.