Rome Indiana Map

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.

About This Rome Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rome, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.923394, -86.52359. 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.

Detailed location data for Rome includes the ZIP code (47574), telephone area code (812), county seat of Perry County (Tell City), and school district assignment. 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 Rome is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.