South Boston Indiana Map

About South Boston, Indiana

South Boston is a locality in Washington County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². South Boston is located at 38.5828°N, 85.9791°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47163.

South Boston, Indiana, unfolds like a well-worn quilt across a landscape of rolling hills and fertile bottomlands, where the earth itself seems to breathe with a quiet, steady rhythm. It lies 15.6 miles north-west of Saint Joseph, IN (from Saint Joseph, IN: bearing 324°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east-south-east of Salem. The air here carries the scent of damp soil after a spring shower and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant counterpoint to the rustling of oak and sycamore leaves. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their vibrant greens and golds softened by the hazy, diffused light that often bathes the region, especially in the late afternoon. Farmhouses, weathered and sturdy, stand sentinel amidst their acreage, their porches often adorned with rocking chairs that invite a moment of contemplation. The gentle slopes of the terrain, sculpted by the slow work of water over millennia, offer glimpses of winding creeks and small, wooded ravines, places where shadows lengthen and the world seems to hold its breath. The history of South Boston is intrinsically linked to the rich agricultural heritage of Washington County, a legacy that continues to shape its identity and economy. For generations, families have worked this land, coaxing sustenance from its generous soil, their lives interwoven with the cycles of planting and harvest. The local economy, while primarily agrarian, also benefits from its proximity to larger centers, with residents often commuting for work while maintaining their deep roots in the land. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions in South Boston, but its distinctiveness lies in its understated character, its quiet resilience, and the palpable sense of community that binds its inhabitants. The evenings here are particularly evocative, as the sky transforms into a canvas of soft purples and oranges, and the sounds of the day gradually recede, leaving behind a profound sense of peace.

About This South Boston Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Boston, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.582837, -85.97914. 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 South Boston and Washington County.

Detailed location data for South Boston includes the ZIP code (47167), telephone area code (317), county seat of Washington County (Salem), 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 South Boston is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.