Oaktown Indiana Map

About Oaktown, Indiana

Oaktown is a locality in Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 860. The population density is 410.2 people per km². Oaktown is located at 38.8712°N, 87.4414°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes) timezone. ZIP code: 47561.

Oaktown lies at the confluence of gentle, rolling hills and broad, fertile bottomlands, a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water. It lies 19.9 miles north-west of Daviess, IN (from Daviess, IN: bearing 306°T), and is situated 9.8 miles north-west of Bicknell. Fields of corn and soybeans unfurl like green carpets under a sky that often holds a soft, hazy light, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, casting long shadows that stretch from the scattered farmsteads and the clusters of houses that make up Oaktown. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and ripening grain, a subtle perfume that speaks of the land's enduring generosity. The Wabash River, a broad, languid artery, is never far from mind, its presence a constant, quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life, influencing the very character of the terrain, carving shallow valleys and nourishing the rich soil. The history of Oaktown is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of Knox County, an area long known for its rich farming heritage. Generations have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its depths, and that tradition continues to anchor the local economy. While farming remains the bedrock, the quiet pulse of Oaktown also beats with the steady rhythm of small businesses and the enduring connections of a community that values its past. The old general store, with its creaking wooden floors and shelves stocked with familiar goods, serves as more than just a place to shop; it’s a gathering spot where stories are exchanged and the day’s news is shared, a living testament to the enduring spirit of Oaktown.

About This Oaktown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oaktown, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.871156, -87.441408. 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 Oaktown and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Oaktown includes the ZIP code (47561), telephone area code (812), county seat of Knox County (Vincennes), and school district assignment (North Knox 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 Oaktown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.