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.