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 occupies a quiet, limestone-anchored bend where the Ohio River carves a deep, deliberate path through the rugged terrain of southern Indiana. It lies 9.8 miles southeast of Perry, IN (from Perry, IN: bearing 130°T), and is situated 13.4 miles east of Tell City. The landscape surrounding Rome rises into the dense, shadowed canopy of the Hoosier National Forest, which presses against the outskirts of the settlement with a persistent, verdant density. To the north, the steep, jagged incline of Bennett Ridge dictates the horizon, while the proximity of Kak Hollow creates a dramatic, shadowed dip in the topography that channels the evening mist. Five miles away, the surface of Deer Lake remains a dark, reflective mirror, undisturbed by the currents that define the nearby riverbanks. The air here holds a distinct, heavy clarity, smelling of damp earth and decaying leaves, especially during the long, amber-hued afternoons when the light seems to linger against the limestone bluffs.

Rome maintains a character defined by its endurance and the modest, persistent rhythms of a river-centered life. Historically, the waterway served as a vital artery for trade and transit, though the modern economy has shifted toward the quiet labor of forestry and small-scale agriculture that utilizes the mosaic of woodlots and fields. The legacy of the early settlement remains visible in the sturdy, unadorned architecture that stands against the seasonal shifts of the Midwest climate. Life in Rome moves with a measured, deliberate pace, where the primary concerns are the cycle of the seasons and the maintenance of the land. It is a place where the stillness of the woods and the constant, low-frequency movement of the Ohio River create an atmosphere of profound isolation, preserving a sense of time that exists largely independent of the busier corridors of the state.

About This Rome Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rome, Indiana. Coordinates: 37.923394, -86.52359. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

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.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.