Bethany Indiana Map

About Bethany, Indiana

Bethany is a locality in Parke County, Indiana, United States. Bethany is located at 39.8542°N, 87.1472°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46151.

Bethany rests in a landscape sculpted by the slow, persistent work of water and time. It lies 12.8 miles east-south-east of Howard, IN (from Howard, IN: bearing 109°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-east of Rockville. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of summer foliage, descend into valleys where small creeks, swollen with recent rains, murmur their secrets to the passing breeze. The air itself carries a certain weight, a humid embrace that speaks of fertile earth and the pervasive scent of ripening corn. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy of oaks and maples, falls in broad, golden swathes, illuminating patches of wild clover and the occasional startled rabbit. The very ground feels alive, porous and yielding, ready to absorb the dew of early mornings and the occasional downpour. The story of Bethany is etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring spirit of its people and the quiet hum of its agricultural heart. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, its economy tied to the rhythm of planting and harvest, a constant dialogue between human endeavor and the generous, demanding soil. The legacy of those who first cleared the land and built these homes persists in the weathered barns and the enduring sense of community that binds Bethany together. It is a place where the past is not a forgotten relic but a living undercurrent, influencing the present with a steady, unwavering presence, a testament to resilience in the face of seasons and change.

About This Bethany Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bethany, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.854209, -87.147234. 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 Parke County.

Detailed location data for Bethany includes the ZIP code (47201), telephone area code (765, 260), county seat of Parke County (Rockville), 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.