Vermillion Indiana Map

About Vermillion, Indiana

Vermillion is a locality in Vermillion County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 15,756. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Vermillion is located at 39.8580°N, 87.4780°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47833.

Vermillion rests in a gentle embrace of Indiana's rolling landscape, where the Wabash River, a broad, muscular artery, marks the western edge of its territory. It lies 6.8 miles south-west of Howard, IN (from Howard, IN: bearing 234°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south of Cayuga. The terrain here is a quiet conversation between fertile bottomlands and the more pronounced slopes that rise to meet the horizon, a tapestry of cultivated fields and scattered woodlands that catch the sun in shifting patterns. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a soft, earthy scent, a blend of tilled soil and the distant, sweet breath of corn ripening under a vast, pale blue sky. The character of Vermillion is one of quiet endurance, a place where the land dictates a measured pace, and the days unfurl with a natural, unforced grace. The history of Vermillion is deeply intertwined with the earth that surrounds it, its past echoing with the steady industry of coal mining that once powered its growth and shaped its very topography. Though the mines have largely fallen silent, their legacy lingers in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the resilient spirit of its people. The Wabash River, a constant presence, has always been Vermillion's lifeblood, a conduit for commerce and a source of solace, its waters reflecting the changing moods of the seasons. Today, agriculture continues to be a vital thread in the economic fabric, with fields of grain stretching towards the sky, a testament to the enduring relationship between Vermillion and the land that sustains it.

About This Vermillion Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Vermillion, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Vermillion and Vermillion County.

Detailed location data for Vermillion includes the ZIP code (47847), telephone area code (765), county seat of Vermillion County (Newport), 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 Vermillion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.