Where is Seymour, Indiana, USA?

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Where is Seymour Located? - Seymour is a city located in the Jackson County of Indiana, United States. Seymour lies between 39.0751 Degrees North latitudes and 84.4472 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Seymour Located?

Seymour is a city located in the Jackson County of Indiana, United States. Seymour lies between 39.0751 Degrees North latitudes and 84.4472 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Seymour city is 21569 people and the city has a total area of 12.14 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Seymour, Indiana Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CitySeymour
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
State CapitalIndianapolis
US RegionMidwestern United States
Latitude38.9592° N
Longitude85.8903° W
Elevation584 ft (178 m)
Land Area (sq mi)11.62
Water Area (sq mi)0.03
Total Area (sq mi)11.65
Population (2020 Census)21,569
Population Density (per sq mi)1,856.4
ZIP Codes47274
Area Code812
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code1867724
Congressional District9th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Seymour

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameSeymour Municipal Airport; Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport provides major commercial air service.
IATA CodeSER; SDF for Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
PortNone
Major HighwaysInterstate 65, U.S. Highway 50, U.S. Highway 31, Indiana State Road 11, and Indiana State Road 258
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak passenger station is located in Seymour. Nearby Amtrak service is available in Indianapolis and other regional locations.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceJackson County Transit provides local transportation services in the Seymour area.
  • Interstate 65 runs north-south near Seymour and connects the city with Indianapolis, Louisville, and major communities in Indiana and Kentucky.
  • U.S. Highway 50 runs east-west through Seymour and connects the city with Columbus, Cincinnati-area routes, and southern Indiana communities.
  • U.S. Highway 31 provides a north-south connection between Seymour, Columbus, and other central Indiana communities.
  • Indiana State Road 11 provides local access through Seymour and connects nearby towns in Jackson County.
  • Indiana State Road 258 connects Seymour with surrounding rural areas and regional transportation routes.

Top Places to Visit in Seymour, Indiana

Landmark NameType
Southern Indiana Center for the ArtsArts Center
Seymour MuseumMuseum
Gaiser ParkPark
Freeman Field Recreation AreaRecreation Area
Muscatatuck ParkPark
Crossroads Community ParkPark
Jackson County History CenterHistoric Museum
Seymour Oktoberfest GroundsEvent Venue
Jackson-Washington State ForestState Forest
Brownstown SpeedwaySports Facility

Driving Distances from Seymour, Indiana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ColumbusIndiana1825 min
MadisonIndiana4555 min
BloomingtonIndiana551 hr
LouisvilleKentucky551 hr
IndianapolisIndiana601 hr
FranklinIndiana4550 min
CincinnatiOhio751 hr 20 min
Terre HauteIndiana1101 hr 45 min
EvansvilleIndiana1302 hr
Fort WayneIndiana1502 hr 30 min

Colleges and Universities in Seymour, Indiana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Ivy Tech Community College — Columbus CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
Indiana University SoutheastPublicUniversityRegional higher education programs
Indiana University BloomingtonPublicUniversityResearch and academic programs
Franklin CollegePrivateUniversityLiberal arts education

Waterbodies in Seymour, Indiana

East Fork White River, White Creek, Graham Creek, Muscatatuck River

Golf Courses in Seymour, Indiana

Seymour Country Club, Shadowood Golf Course, Timbergate Golf Course

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Seymour, Indiana

Landmark NameType
Southern Indiana Center for the ArtsArts Center
Seymour MuseumMuseum
Freeman Field Recreation AreaRecreation Area
Gaiser ParkPark
Muscatatuck ParkPark
Jackson County History CenterHistoric Museum
Jackson-Washington State ForestState Forest
Seymour Oktoberfest GroundsEvent Venue
Brownstown SpeedwaySports Facility
East Fork White RiverNatural Attraction

Waterbodies in Seymour, Indiana

East Fork White River, White Creek, Graham Creek, Muscatatuck River

Golf Courses in Seymour, Indiana

Seymour Country Club, Shadowood Golf Course, Timbergate Golf Course

Seymour, Indiana — Key Historical Facts

  • Seymour was founded in 1852 and named after Edward Seymour, a local railroad official.
  • The arrival of the railroad helped Seymour grow into an important transportation and commercial center in southern Indiana.
  • Seymour became known as the birthplace of the Jackson Five, the famous musical group that included Michael Jackson.
  • The city played a role in Indiana's Civil War-era history through its location along important transportation routes.
  • Seymour continues to serve as a regional center for manufacturing, agriculture, and commerce in Jackson County.

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