Washington Indiana Map

About Washington, Indiana

Washington is a locality in Daviess County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 12,367. The population density is 705.7 people per km². Washington is located at 38.6592°N, 87.1728°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes) timezone. ZIP code: 47501.

Washington, a quiet sentinel in the heart of Daviess County, rests amidst a landscape of gently rolling farmland, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of Indiana summers. It lies 3.4 miles south-south-west of Daviess, IN (from Daviess, IN: bearing 209°T), and is situated 6.8 miles west of Montgomery. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the earthy perfume of turned soil and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a subtle symphony of rural life. Ancient oaks, their branches gnarled like the fingers of time, punctuate the verdant expanse, offering shade and a sense of enduring presence. The land itself seems to breathe, a slow, steady exhalation of fertile earth that nourishes both crops and the quiet dreams of its inhabitants. Founded in the mid-19th century, Washington grew from its agricultural roots, its economy long tied to the bounty of the surrounding soil and the industrious spirit of its people. The railroad, a vital artery in its early days, brought with it the promise of commerce and connection, shaping the very character of the town. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the echoes of a past industrial era can still be found in the sturdy brick buildings that line Main Street, hinting at a time when coal mines and manufacturing once pulsed with a more vigorous energy. Today, Washington retains a familiar Midwestern charm, a place where neighbors still greet each other on the sidewalks and the pace of life allows for contemplation, a gentle ebb and flow that mirrors the distant murmur of the White River.

About This Washington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Washington, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.659215, -87.172789. 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 Washington and Daviess County.

Detailed location data for Washington includes the ZIP code (47501), telephone area code (812), county seat of Daviess County (Washington), and school district assignment (Washington Community School Corporation). 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 Washington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.