Thornton, Indiana
Thornton: a city in Lawrence County, Indiana.
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Thornton is a city located in the county of Lawrence in the U.S. state of Indiana.
Quick Facts about Thornton
| State | Indiana (United States) |
| County | Lawrence County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9167,-86.5014 |
| Time Zone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time | 18:40:50 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 54℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Thornton is located at 38°55'0"N 86°30'5"W (38.9167200, -86.5013800).
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Weather
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
7 mph NNW
This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. North northwest wind around 7 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Thornton, IN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151351 | Indiana University-Bloomington | Bloomington (IN) | 47405-7000 |
| 367088 | Tricoci University of Beauty Cuture LLC-Bloomington | Bloomington (IN) | 47404 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Thornton, IN. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IND | Indianapolis Union Station | 350 South Illinois Street | RAIL |
| LVL | Louisville, Kentucky | 720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Thornton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ool Post Office | Oolitic (IN) | 47451 |
| Avoca Post Office | Avoca (IN) | 47420 |
| Bedford Post Office | Bedford (IN) | 47421 |
| Springvill Post Office | Springville (IN) | 47462 |
| Harrodsburg Post Office | Harrodsburg (IN) | 47434 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Thornton, Colorado The seventh most populous city in Colorado. with a population of 148,113 people.
- Thornton, New Hampshire town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. with a population of 2,553 people.
- Thornton, Illinois village in Cook County, Illinois, USA. with a population of 2,367 people.
Other cities in Lawrence County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lawrence County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Shawswick | 20,173 | Township in Lawrence County, Indiana |
| Bedford | 13,233 | Town in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States |
| Mitchell | 4,269 | City in Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States |
| Oolitic | 1,138 | City in Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Avoca | 583 | Unincorporated town in Marshall Township, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America |