Where is Greenfield, Indiana, USA?

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Where is Greenfield Located? - Greenfield is a city located in the Hancock County of Indiana, United States. Greenfield lies between 38.0501 Degrees North latitudes and 85.5458 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Greenfield, Indiana

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Where is Greenfield?: The Google Map showing the location of Greenfield in the U.S. state of Indiana.

Where is Greenfield Located?

Greenfield is a city located in the Hancock County of Indiana, United States. Greenfield lies between 38.0501 Degrees North latitudes and 85.5458 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Greenfield city is 23488 people and the city has a total area of 13.56 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Greenfield, Indiana Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityGreenfield
CountyHancock County
StateIndiana
State CapitalIndianapolis
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude39.7850°N
Longitude85.7694°W
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Land Area12.58 sq mi
Water Area0.03 sq mi
Total Area12.61 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)23,488 (Census 2020)
Population Density (per sq mi)Approximately 1,868
ZIP Codes46140
Area Code317
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code18-29394
Congressional DistrictIndiana's 6th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Greenfield, Indiana

  • Fortville, Indiana — 10 mi Northwest
  • New Palestine, Indiana — 10 mi Southwest
  • McCordsville, Indiana — 14 mi Northwest
  • Lawrence, Indiana — 20 mi West
  • Indianapolis, Indiana — 25 mi West
  • Anderson, Indiana — 30 mi North
  • Shelbyville, Indiana — 30 mi South
  • Muncie, Indiana — 45 mi Northeast
  • Bloomington, Indiana — 75 mi Southwest
  • Lafayette, Indiana — 90 mi Northwest

Driving Distances from Greenfield, Indiana

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
FortvilleIndiana1015 minutes
New PalestineIndiana1015 minutes
McCordsvilleIndiana1420 minutes
LawrenceIndiana2030 minutes
IndianapolisIndiana2535 minutes
AndersonIndiana3045 minutes
ShelbyvilleIndiana3040 minutes
MuncieIndiana451 hour
BloomingtonIndiana751 hour 30 minutes
LafayetteIndiana901 hour 45 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Greenfield, Indiana

TransportationDetails
Airport NameIndianapolis International Airport
IATA CodeIND
PortNot Applicable
Major HighwaysInterstate 70, U.S. Route 40, State Road 9
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in Indianapolis
Local Bus/Transit ServiceRegional transportation services available
  • Interstate 70 - Major east-west interstate connecting Greenfield with Indianapolis and eastern Indiana.
  • U.S. Route 40 - Historic National Road providing regional access across Indiana.
  • State Road 9 - Important north-south route connecting Hancock County communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Greenfield, Indiana

Landmark NameType
James Whitcomb Riley Boyhood Home and MuseumHistoric Site
Hancock County Historical Society MuseumMuseum
Riley ParkCity Park
Pennsey TrailRecreation Trail
Brandywine Creek FarmsFarm Attraction
Greenfield Veterans MemorialMemorial
Hancock County CourthouseHistoric Landmark
Beckenholdt Family ParkPark
Greenfield Main Street Historic AreaHistoric District
Nameless Creek CampOutdoor Recreation Area

Colleges and Universities near Greenfield, Indiana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Ivy Tech Community College - Indianapolis CampusPublicCommunity CollegeTechnical education, workforce training, and associate degrees
University of IndianapolisPrivateUniversityHealth sciences, business, education, and liberal arts
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)PublicUniversityResearch, healthcare, engineering, and professional programs
Ball State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, architecture, communications, and sciences
Greenfield-Central Community School CorporationPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education services

Waterbodies in Greenfield, Indiana

Brandywine Creek, Sugar Creek, Blue River, Geist Reservoir, and nearby central Indiana waterways

Golf Courses near Greenfield, Indiana

Hawks Tail Golf Course, Royal Hylands Golf Club, Old Oakland Golf Club, and Links at Heartland Crossing

Greenfield, Indiana — Key Historical Facts

  • Greenfield was founded in 1828 and became the county seat of Hancock County.
  • The city was named Greenfield because of the area's fertile farmland and green landscape.
  • Greenfield developed as an agricultural and trading center along the historic National Road.
  • The arrival of railroads in the nineteenth century helped expand commerce and transportation in the community.
  • Greenfield is the birthplace and longtime home area of poet James Whitcomb Riley, known as the "Hoosier Poet."
  • The city's historic downtown and courthouse square preserve important examples of nineteenth-century architecture.
  • Today, Greenfield is known for its small-town character, historic attractions, manufacturing, agriculture, and connection to the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

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