Celestine Indiana Map

About Celestine, Indiana

Celestine is a locality in Dubois County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 422. The population density is 364.6 people per km². Celestine is located at 38.3848°N, 86.7792°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes) timezone. ZIP code: 47521.

Celestine rests in a gentle embrace of southern Indiana's rolling farmland, a mosaic of cultivated fields and bordering woodlots that capture the changing seasons in broad strokes of green, gold, and russet. It lies 8.2 miles east of Jasper, IN (from Jasper, IN: bearing 93°T), and is situated 11.2 miles east-northeast of Huntingburg. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet dignity, the soil a rich, dark loam that yields generously to the plow. Small creeks meander through the landscape, their courses marked by the occasional stand of mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching toward a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, casting long, benevolent shadows across the fields. The air itself carries a faint, earthy perfume, a blend of tilled soil, drying hay, and the subtle sweetness of wild honeysuckle that clings to fence rows. The history of Celestine is inextricably linked to the industrious spirit of its early settlers, many of whom found their livelihood in the fertile ground and the burgeoning timber industry that once thrived here. While the grander narratives of Indiana's past might overlook its quieter corners, Celestine’s own story is one of steady perseverance and a deeply rooted community. The local economy, though now diversified, still bears the imprint of its agricultural heritage, with family farms continuing to be a significant presence. The distinctive character of Celestine is perhaps best felt in its unpretentious pace of life, a steady hum rather than a clamor, where neighbors recognize one another by sight and by the enduring traditions that have shaped this particular corner of Hoosier country.

About This Celestine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Celestine, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.384777, -86.77916. 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 Celestine and Dubois County.

Detailed location data for Celestine includes the ZIP code (47521), telephone area code (812), county seat of Dubois County (Jasper), and school district assignment (Northeast Dubois County 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 Celestine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.