Rome Indiana Map
Rome, Indiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Rome, Perry County.
Interactive Map of Rome, Indiana
| City | Rome |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| County | Perry |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) |
| Latitude | 37.923394 |
| Longitude | -86.52359 |
| Population | 1,322 |
| Density | N/A /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Rome, Indiana
Rome is a locality in Perry County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,322. Rome is located at 37.9234°N, 86.5236°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47574.
Rome, a quiet hamlet in Perry County, Indiana, breathes the slow, deliberate air of the Ohio River Valley. It lies 33.8 miles east-north-east of Owensboro, KY (from Owensboro, KY: bearing 72°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south-east of Perry. Rolling hills, softened by a perpetual haze of humidity, cradle the scattered homes and fields, their greens deepening to a rich emerald in the summer months. The land here is a study in patient erosion, its contours shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and wind, creating a landscape that feels both ancient and enduring. The very light seems to linger, a golden dust settling over the farmsteads and the dense, whispering woods that fringe the settlement, imparting a sense of timelessness to the everyday. This small pocket of Indiana carries the echoes of a different era, its founding tied to the steamboat traffic that once plied the mighty Ohio. Though the river's reign as the primary artery of commerce has waned, its presence still defines Rome, a constant, murmuring reminder of its historical significance. The local economy, once fueled by river trade and the surrounding agricultural bounty, now largely relies on the quiet industry of its residents, with many working in nearby towns or tending to the land that has sustained families for generations. A distinctive quietude pervades Rome, a sense of lives lived with a grounded practicality, where the changing seasons dictate the rhythm of existence more than any bustling calendar.
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About This Rome Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Rome, 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 Rome and Perry County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Rome is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Rome is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
