Maxwell is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Hancock County, Indiana.Maxwell was laid out and platted in 1881, and was named for a man who worked on building the railroad to the town. The Maxwell post office was established in 1882.Maxwell is located at 39�51?27?N 85�46?12?W? / ?39.85750�N 85.77000�W? / 39.85750; -85.77000.