Greentown Indiana Map

About Greentown, Indiana

Greentown is a locality in Howard County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,094. The population density is 560.0 people per km². Greentown is located at 40.4781°N, 85.9667°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46936.

Greentown rests in a broad, fertile valley, where the land unfolds in a gentle mosaic of cultivated fields and stands of deciduous woodlot. It lies 8.8 miles east of Kokomo, IN (from Kokomo, IN: bearing 94°T), and is situated 14.8 miles west of Grant. The soil here, a deep, rich loam, cradles corn and soybeans that stretch to the horizon, their emerald stalks whispering in the breeze under a vast, often cloud-scudded sky. The air itself carries the subtle, earthy perfume of turned soil and ripening crops, a scent that deepens as evening approaches, tinged with the faint, sweet decay of fallen leaves from the bordering woods. Small creeks, mere silver threads from a distance, meander through the fields, their banks often lined with willows that weep their verdant tendrils toward the water's surface, reflecting the changing hues of the heavens. The history of Greentown is a narrative of agrarian tenacity and a quiet, enduring community spirit. Founded by settlers drawn to the generous soil, its early economy was rooted deeply in the land, a tradition that largely persists, though a growing number of residents now commute to larger centers, weaving a modern thread into the established fabric. Yet, the rhythm of Greentown still beats to the seasons, with the harvest a time of collective effort and quiet celebration. The town center, a compact arrangement of brick buildings, still houses the local hardware store and a diner where the coffee is always hot and the news of the day is exchanged with a familiar ease. Basketball courts, whether lining the schoolyard or painted onto a neighbor's driveway, are a ubiquitous feature, a testament to the Hoosier State's enduring passion for the game.

About This Greentown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greentown, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.478094, -85.966653. 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 Greentown and Howard County.

Detailed location data for Greentown includes the ZIP code (46936), telephone area code (574), county seat of Howard County (Kokomo), and school district assignment (Eastern Howard 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 Greentown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.