Pike County, Indiana
Pike County sits in southwestern Indiana, with Petersburg serving as the county seat. Coal mining shaped much of the area’s history, and its influence can still be seen today.
In the north, the county borders the White River. The Patoka River also flows through the center of the area toward Winslow.
Interstate 69 is the main highway passing through the county, providing easy access to nearby cities like Evansville and Bloomington.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Pike County |
| County Seat | Petersburg |
| Etymology | Named after Zebulon Pike, explorer and namesake of Pikes Peak |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Petersburg, Winslow, Spurgeon, Otwell, Velpen, Augusta |
| Interstates and Highways | I-69, IN-56, IN-57, IN-61, IN-64 |
| FIPS Code | 18-125 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 341 square miles (Land: 336 sq mi, Water: 5 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Daviess County (Northeast), Dubois County (East), Warrick County (South), Gibson County (West), Knox County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) (Most of the county) |
| Population | 12,000 (estimated) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 38.4192° N, 87.2631° W |
| Major Landmarks | Prides Creek Park, Hornady Park, Pike State Forest, White Oak Lake Nature Preserve |
