Poseyville Indiana Map

About Poseyville, Indiana

Poseyville is a locality in Posey County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,270. The population density is 676.6 people per km². Poseyville is located at 38.1700°N, 87.7831°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47633.

Poseyville rests in a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where wide fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the humid Indiana air. It lies 12.7 miles west-north-west of Vanderburgh, IN (from Vanderburgh, IN: bearing 299°T), and is situated 6.7 miles west-north-west of Martin. The land here is a patchwork quilt stitched with the deep green of summer crops and the rich brown of freshly turned earth, punctuated by stands of oak and maple that offer a dappled shade. The sky above Poseyville often holds a vastness, particularly in the early morning or late afternoon, when the sun casts long, golden shadows that stretch across the open country, lending a quiet, almost sacred, quality to the everyday. The air itself carries the scent of fertile soil and, in the distance, the faint, sweet perfume of blooming clover, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at the center of this place. The history of Poseyville is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of Posey County, a legacy that continues to shape its local economy. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood, with families cultivating the fertile soil passed down through the years, their livelihoods tied to the sun and rain. While the immediate area may not boast grand monuments, the simple, sturdy architecture of the farmhouses and the well-maintained barns speak of a quiet resilience and a deep connection to the land. The nearby Wabash River, though not directly touching Poseyville, has historically influenced trade routes and settlement patterns, a constant, unseen presence shaping the character of the region. The rhythm of life here is dictated by the seasons and the planting cycle, a steady, unhurried cadence that has endured through the decades, fostering a strong sense of community and shared experience among its residents.

About This Poseyville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Poseyville, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.170044, -87.783082. 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 Poseyville and Posey County.

Detailed location data for Poseyville includes the ZIP code (47633), telephone area code (812), county seat of Posey County (Mount Vernon), and school district assignment (North Posey County Schools Metropolitan School District). 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 Poseyville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.