Poland Indiana Map

About Poland, Indiana

Poland is a locality in Clay County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 81. The population density is 67.8 people per km². Poland is located at 39.4442°N, 86.9508°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47868.

Poland, Indiana, unfolds across a landscape of rolling farmland, where the gentle slopes of Clay County meet the sky in soft, hazy horizons. It lies 11.5 miles east-north-east of Clay, IN (from Clay, IN: bearing 63°T), and is situated 9.7 miles west-south-west of Cloverdale. The air here carries the scent of turned earth and ripening corn, a fragrance that deepens and mellows as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, benevolent shadows across the fields. Pockets of mature woodland, their leaves a riot of greens and browns, punctuate the cultivated expanses, offering cool, dappled retreats. The houses, often painted in shades of white, cream, or pale grey, seem to settle comfortably into the terrain, their porches wide and inviting, hinting at a life lived at a pace dictated by the seasons and the quiet hum of agricultural pursuits. The history of Poland is intrinsically tied to the fertile soil and the waterways that once served as vital arteries for commerce and connection. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agricultural prosperity, established a community that gradually grew into a recognized hub for surrounding farms. While the broader region saw shifts in its economic bedrock, moving from early agricultural dominance to periods of coal mining and manufacturing, Poland itself has maintained a strong connection to the land. The local economy still largely revolves around agriculture, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels against the sky, and the occasional passing train on distant tracks serving as a reminder of the broader network that connects this quiet corner of Indiana to the wider world. There are no grand monuments here, but the enduring character of Poland is etched into the sturdy barns and the well-tended fields, a testament to generations who have worked and lived on this generous earth.

About This Poland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Poland, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.44421, -86.950845. 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 Poland and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Poland includes the ZIP code (47868), telephone area code (765), county seat of Clay County (Brazil), and school district assignment (Clay Community 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 Poland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.