Tobinsport Indiana Map

About Tobinsport, Indiana

Tobinsport is a locality in Perry County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Tobinsport is located at 37.8526°N, 86.6355°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47520.

Tobinsport rests on the gentle curve of the Ohio River, a place where the water’s slow, persistent breath shapes the very character of the land. It lies 26.6 miles east-north-east of Owensboro, KY (from Owensboro, KY: bearing 78°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-east of Tell City. The terrain here is a study in soft transitions, low bluffs giving way to fertile bottomlands, their rich soil a deep, inviting brown under the wide Indiana sky. Ancient trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, stand sentinel along the riverbank, their leaves whispering secrets to the passing breeze. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the clean, cool scent of damp earth and the distant, earthy perfume of ripening crops, a palpable presence that settles deep within the lungs. Evenings here often bring a painterly sky, the sun bleeding hues of apricot and rose across the horizon, reflecting in shimmering pathways on the river’s surface. The echoes of a bygone era are not loud here, but they are present, woven into the quiet hum of Tobinsport’s daily life. For generations, the river has been the lifeblood, a conduit for trade and a source of sustenance, its currents carrying the stories of steamboats and the hardy folk who made their homes along its banks. Though the grand industries of yesteryear have faded, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land persists, manifesting in the small farms that dot the surrounding countryside and the quiet diligence of those who call Tobinsport home. The rhythm of life is dictated less by the ticking of clocks and more by the turning of seasons and the predictable ebb and flow of the mighty Ohio, a constant, comforting presence that has shaped the enduring character of this riverside settlement.

About This Tobinsport Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tobinsport, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.852557, -86.635539. 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 Tobinsport and Perry County.

Detailed location data for Tobinsport includes the ZIP code (47520), 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 Tobinsport is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.