Poseyville, Indiana | |
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Town | |
Town of Poseyville | |
Downtown Poseyville
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Location in the state of Indiana |
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Coordinates: 38°10′9″N 87°47′1″W / 38.16917°N 87.78361°WCoordinates: 38°10′9″N 87°47′1″W / 38.16917°N 87.78361°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Posey |
Township | Robb |
Area | |
• Total | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
• Land | 0.65 sq mi (1.68 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,045 |
• Estimate (2012) | 1,031 |
• Density | 1,607.7/sq mi (620.7/km2) |
Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
• Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
ZIP code | 47633 |
Area code(s) | 812 |
FIPS code | 18-61416 |
GNIS feature ID | 0441477 |
Poseyville is a town in Robb Township, Posey County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,045 at the 2010 census.
Poseyville was originally called Palestine, and under the latter name was laid out in 1840. A post office has been in operation under the name Poseyville since 1843. The present name is derived from Posey County.
The Bozeman-Waters National Bank was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
Poseyville is located at 38°10′9″N 87°47′1″W / 38.16917°N 87.78361°W (38.169290, -87.783632).
According to the 2010 census, Poseyville has a total area of 0.65 square miles (1.68 km2), all land.
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Poseyville has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,045 people, 454 households, and 296 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,607.7 inhabitants per square mile (620.7/km2). There were 494 housing units at an average density of 760.0 per square mile (293.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.9% White, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.