Bethany Indiana Map

About Bethany, Indiana

Bethany is a locality in Morgan County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 67. The population density is 203.2 people per km². Bethany is located at 39.5325°N, 86.3758°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46151.

Bethany rests in a cradle of rolling Indiana farmland, where the sky often unfurls in vast, unbroken expanses of azure, occasionally bruised by the swift passage of summer thunderstorms. It lies 2.5 miles north-west of Morgan, IN (from Morgan, IN: bearing 305°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-north-east of Martinsville. The land here is a study in soft contours, a gentle sculpting of earth that suggests patient, unhurried forces at work. Fields of corn and soybeans, a verdant or golden tapestry depending on the season, stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of distant trees, their leaves rustling with a sound like secrets whispered on the breeze. The air, especially after a rain, carries the clean, mineral tang of damp soil, a scent that clings to everything, from the weathered clapboard of farmhouses to the sturdy trunks of oak and maple lining the country lanes. Even the sunlight seems to possess a particular quality here, a mellow, diffused glow that softens edges and lends a quiet dignity to the landscape. The history of Bethany is written in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of its older buildings and in the enduring rhythm of agricultural life that has long defined its economy. Founded by settlers drawn to the fertile soil, the community has seen its share of change, but the core of its identity remains tied to the land. While larger industries have passed it by, Bethany continues to thrive on the bounty of its surroundings, with local farmers tending their crops and livestock, their efforts a quiet testament to a connection that predates modern conveniences. Small businesses, often family-run, provide the essential services and simple pleasures that knit the community together, their doors opening onto streets where the pace of life feels measured, allowing for a nod and a conversation between neighbors. The occasional glimpse of a well-maintained barn, its red paint faded but its timbers strong, serves as a silent reminder of generations who have worked this earth, their legacy a quiet hum beneath the present day.

About This Bethany Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bethany, 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 Bethany and Morgan County.

Detailed location data for Bethany includes the ZIP code (47201), telephone area code (765, 260), county seat of Morgan County (Martinsville), and school district assignment (Martinsville Schools Metropolitan 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 Bethany is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.