Arlington Indiana Map

About Arlington, Indiana

Arlington is a locality in Rush County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 678. The population density is 237.7 people per km². Arlington is located at 39.6425°N, 85.5764°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46104.

Arlington rests in a landscape shaped by glacial history, where the land gently rolls, a subtle topography suggesting the passage of ancient ice. It lies 9.9 miles south of Henry, IN (from Henry, IN: bearing 177°T), and is situated 3.0 miles west of Rush. The fields here, predominantly agricultural, stretch outward under a vast Indiana sky, their rich soil a testament to generations of cultivation. In the quiet hum of a summer afternoon, one can almost feel the deep, slow pulse of the earth beneath the surface, a silent rhythm that has long governed the lives lived within Arlington's embrace. The air itself carries a faint, sweet scent of ripening corn and distant hayfields, a fragrance that clings to the light, especially as the sun begins its descent, painting the western horizon in hues of amber and rose. The story of Arlington is one of agrarian roots and a steadfast, enduring spirit. Its economy has long been tied to the bounty of the surrounding farmland, with crops like corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its livelihood, a tradition carried forward from its early settlers. While larger economic centers lie elsewhere, Arlington maintains a character of self-sufficiency, a place where local businesses serve as gathering points and the pace of life allows for genuine connection. The absence of grand monuments or bustling attractions is precisely its charm; its distinction lies in the quiet dignity of its everyday existence, a place where community is not a buzzword, but a lived reality, as solid and dependable as the fertile ground it occupies.

About This Arlington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Arlington, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Arlington and Rush County.

Detailed location data for Arlington includes the ZIP code (47404), telephone area code (317, 260), county seat of Rush County (Rushville), and school district assignment (Rush County Schools). 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 Arlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.