Newtown Indiana Map

About Newtown, Indiana

Newtown is a locality in Fountain County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 200. The population density is 191.4 people per km². Newtown is located at 40.2042°N, 87.1478°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47994.

Newtown rests in a gentle cradle of Indiana farmland, where the land rolls with an easy grace, not demanding nor ostentatious. It lies 19.9 miles south-west of West Lafayette, IN (from West Lafayette, IN: bearing 220°T), and is situated 10.0 miles east of Fountain. The fields, a patchwork quilt of greens and golds under the broad, open sky, stretch towards a horizon often softened by the hazy glow of late afternoon. Here, the air carries the clean scent of turned earth and distant hay, a quiet perfume that clings to the sturdy, low-slung buildings of the settlement. The Wabash River, a slow, purposeful presence, winds its way not far from Newtown's edge, its waters reflecting the stoic, unhurried passage of clouds. The history of Newtown is deeply entwined with the fertile soil that surrounds it, a testament to generations who understood the land's quiet offerings. Originally a stop along a vital transportation route, its economy has long been anchored by agriculture, the harvest dictating the rhythm of the year. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling industry, Newtown possesses a distinctive character, a resilience evident in its well-maintained homes and the friendly nods exchanged on its quiet streets. Local traditions, passed down like heirloom seeds, continue to bind its inhabitants, fostering a sense of continuity against the ever-shifting currents of the wider world.

About This Newtown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newtown, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.204205, -87.147786. 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 Newtown and Fountain County.

Detailed location data for Newtown includes the ZIP code (47969), telephone area code (765), county seat of Fountain County (Covington), and school district assignment (Southeast Fountain 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 Newtown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.