Point in pictures
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 2011Ashworth Archaeological Site
- 2012Hovey Lake Archaeological District
- 2013Wabash River from Round Pond Road
A town of 114. Nearly 32.9% of it is conserved land.
The thing Point does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Point. Another town gets a different order.
2.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Twin Swamps Nature Preserve | 1.1 mi | 610 |
| 2. Section Six Flatwoods Nature Preserve | — | 459 |
Most working residents leave Point for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Evansville (33%), Black (19%) and Mount Vernon (12%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
Point has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 8 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Point beats the Indiana average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Point | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7% | 8.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.9% | 14.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 8.3% |
Where Point’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Township in Indiana, United States
Point Township is one of ten townships in Posey County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 306. The lowest, the southernmost, and the westernmost points in Indiana are all located along the township's boundaries.
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