Scipio Indiana Map

About Scipio, Indiana

Scipio is a locality in Franklin County, Indiana, United States. Scipio is located at 39.3920°N, 84.8183°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47273.

Scipio lies cradled in the gentle, rolling hills of southeastern Indiana, where the land breathes a deep, verdant sigh after the rains. It lies 13.7 miles west of Hamilton, OH (from Hamilton, OH: bearing 268°T), and is situated 8.9 miles south-south-west of Oxford. The terrain here is a subtle mosaic of fertile fields, their geometries softened by the persistent, friendly presence of mature woodlands. Creeks, like silver threads, weave their way through the landscape, their banks often cloaked in a dense undergrowth that hums with unseen life. The air, particularly in the early mornings, carries a cool, earthy scent, a testament to the rich soil and the quiet industry of the soil itself. This is a place where the sky feels vast, stretching out above the patchwork of agriculture and forest, a canvas for the slow drift of clouds and the fiery artistry of sunset. The story of Scipio is one of agrarian roots and a tenacious spirit, a reflection of the hardworking families who have shaped its character over generations. Its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with corn and soybeans stretching towards the horizon, punctuated by the weathered barns and silos that stand as quiet sentinels of past harvests. While the pace of life here is decidedly unhurried, there's a palpable sense of community, a shared understanding forged in the rhythms of planting and reaping. The small, well-maintained homes and the quiet hum of local businesses speak to a continuity, a steadfastness that has allowed Scipio to endure, a small but enduring chapter in the larger narrative of this fertile corner of the state.

About This Scipio Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Scipio, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.391998, -84.818287. 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 Scipio and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Scipio includes the ZIP code (47016), telephone area code (317, 463), county seat of Franklin County (Brookville), and school district assignment (Jennings County 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 Scipio is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.