Welcome to New Point ...
The town of New Point is located in Decatur County<1>.
The location of New Point has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of New Point, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
A typical abbreviation for New Point: New Pt.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, New Point has a population of 340 people<3> (see below for details).
New Point is 980 feet [299 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: New Point lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for New Point: (812)
The ZIP code for New Point: 47263<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, New Point had an population of 340 people. This is an increase of 2.72% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 17.24% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, New Point had a population of 331 people. This makes New Point the county's 4th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 331 people, the population of New Point increased 14.14% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 290 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for New Point.
Communities Also Named New Point ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named New Point - they are located in Georgia, Maryland, Missouri and Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for New Point.
Communities near New Point ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near New Point.
- Greensburg
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greensburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greensburg
- Greensburg is located in Decatur County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,984 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greensburg <6>
- Batesville
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Batesville
- Batesville is located in Ripley County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,749 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Batesville <6>
- Brookville
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brookville
- Brookville is located in Franklin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,528 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Brookville <6>
- Versailles
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Versailles
- Versailles is located in Ripley County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,089 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Versailles <6>
- Milan
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milan
- Milan is located in Ripley County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,833 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milan <6>
- Osgood
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Osgood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Osgood
- Osgood is located in Ripley County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,592 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Osgood <6>
- Westport
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westport
- Westport is located in Decatur County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,416 people
- Saint Paul
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Paul
- Saint Paul is located in Decatur County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,059 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Paul <6>
- Sunman
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunman
- Sunman is located in Ripley County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,037 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sunman <6>
- Saint Leon
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Leon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Leon
- Saint Leon is located in Dearborn County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 669 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around New Point. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for New Point.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of New Point. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around New Point.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around New Point. See our Newspapers Page for New Point.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for New Point ...
Looking for more information about New Point? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for New Point, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for New Point.
Adding New Point to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of New Point in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for New Point was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found New Point on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1908.
For more details, see References and Mentions for New Point.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for New Point. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Decatur County: www.decaturcounty.in.gov/
The official website for State of Indiana: https://www.in.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Indiana's counties, including Decatur, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for New Point. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around New Point - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as New Point). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether New Point or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |