Bennington Indiana Map

About Bennington, Indiana

Bennington is a locality in Switzerland County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Bennington is located at 38.8589°N, 85.1405°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47011.

Bennington rests in a fold of Southern Indiana's rolling hills, a place where the land seems to sigh under the weight of endless sky. It lies 21.5 miles south-east of Jackson, IN (from Jackson, IN: bearing 131°T), and is situated 4.2 miles west-north-west of Switzerland. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and broad valleys, traced by the sinuous paths of small creeks that gather their strength before meeting larger waters. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their green and gold hues softening in the late afternoon light, while pockets of mature woodland, thick with oak and hickory, provide a darker, more mysterious counterpoint. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the earthy scent of damp soil and the sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle, a fragrance that seems to cling to the very stones of the old buildings. The history of Bennington is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its people and the enduring rhythm of agriculture. Founded by settlers drawn to the fertile soil, the community's economy has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with generations of farmers tending the same fields. Evidence of this past is visible in the weathered barns and sturdy farmhouses that dot the landscape, each with its own silent story of hard work and resilience. While not a bustling center, Bennington possesses a distinct character, a quiet dignity that speaks of a deep connection to its place, where the pace of life unfolds with a natural, unhurried grace, mirroring the slow, deliberate flow of the nearby creeks.

About This Bennington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bennington, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.858948, -85.140509. 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 Bennington and Switzerland County.

Detailed location data for Bennington includes the ZIP code (47043), telephone area code (317, 463), county seat of Switzerland County (Vevay), and school district assignment. 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 Bennington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.