North Vernon Indiana Map

About North Vernon, Indiana

North Vernon is a locality in Jennings County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,078. The population density is 363.0 people per km². North Vernon is located at 39.0062°N, 85.6236°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47265.

North Vernon slumbers in southeastern Indiana, a place where the land gently rolls, not with dramatic peaks, but with the soft contours of a landscape shaped by ancient waterways and patient cultivation. It lies 3.4 miles east-north-east of Jennings, IN (from Jennings, IN: bearing 73°T), and is situated 4.5 miles east-south-east of Country Squire Lakes. The air here, particularly as the day begins to cool, carries the scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a subtle perfume that hangs low over the fields and the scattered woodlands. Oak and maple trees, their branches reaching skyward in quiet aspiration, punctuate the horizon, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to whisper secrets of seasons past. The terrain, a mosaic of fertile bottomlands and slightly higher ground, suggests a history of both struggle and bounty, where human endeavor has learned to coexist with the land's inherent character. The pulse of North Vernon beats with the steady rhythm of its industrial heritage, a legacy that still echoes in the sturdy brick buildings and the well-worn streets. Once a hub for manufacturing, particularly in the realm of heavy machinery and automotive parts, the town now navigates a transition, seeking new avenues for its industrious spirit. The spirit of self-reliance, a hallmark of this region, is palpable, evident in the local businesses that dot the commercial districts and the community events that draw neighbors together. The nearby Muscatatuck River, though not a grand torrent, provides a verdant corridor and a quiet beauty, a reminder of the natural forces that have always played a role in shaping life in North Vernon.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Vernon, 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 North Vernon and Jennings County.

Detailed location data for North Vernon includes the ZIP code (47265), telephone area code (317), county seat of Jennings County (Vernon), and school district assignment (Jennings County 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 North Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.