Penton Alabama Map

About Penton, Alabama

Penton is a locality in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. It is a small community with a population of 93. The population density is 5.4 people per km². Penton is located at 33.0065°N, 85.4655°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36862.

Penton unfolds across the rolling terrain of Chambers County, where the land gently slopes toward unseen waterways, its character shaped by the quiet persistence of agriculture and the broad sweep of the Alabama sky. It lies 25.2 miles west of LaGrange, GA (from LaGrange, GA: bearing 265°T), and is situated 8.3 miles north-north-west of La Fayette. Here, the earth, a rich, deep red, yields to the patient hand of cultivation, its furrows stretching across the landscape like the lines on an old map. The air carries the scent of pine and damp soil, a subtle perfume that shifts with the changing seasons, and the light at dusk often settles in a soft, golden haze, casting long shadows from the scattered farmhouses and the skeletal silhouettes of ancient oak trees. The roads, mostly unpaved, wind organically through the fields and woodlands, suggesting a pattern of life that follows the contours of the land rather than imposing upon them. The history of Penton is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring rhythm of the seasons and the legacy of those who have worked this soil. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of this place, with cotton and timber once dominating the local economy, their echoes still present in the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of the land. While the larger industries have shifted, a deep-rooted connection to the earth persists, evident in the small farms that still dot the landscape and the local markets that offer the bounty of the region. The community's character is one of quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of a place where life moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the rain, fostering a sense of neighborly connection that has weathered the changes of time.

About This Penton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Penton, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 33.006512, -85.465506. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Penton and Chambers County.

Detailed location data for Penton includes the ZIP code (36862), telephone area code (251), county seat of Chambers County (LaFayette), and school district assignment (Chambers County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Penton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.