Palestine Indiana Map

About Palestine, Indiana

Palestine is a locality in Franklin County, Indiana, United States. Palestine is located at 39.4173°N, 84.9277°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46580.

Palestine, Indiana, unfolds as a quiet agrarian heartland, where the gentle swell of fertile fields meets the distant, soft whisper of the wind through mature oak and maple trees. It lies 17.5 miles north of Dearborn, IN (from Dearborn, IN: bearing 11°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east of Brookville. The land here is a study in subtle contours, a rolling terrain that hints at the underlying geology, giving way to the more pronounced undulations of the surrounding countryside. It is a place where the sky feels particularly vast, especially in the early morning when a pale, diffused light promises a day of steady, predictable warmth, or in the late afternoon as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, benevolent shadows across the cultivated expanses. The character of Palestine is one of unassuming steadfastness, a place that has absorbed the quiet rhythms of the seasons and the steady pulse of agricultural life into its very being. The history of Palestine is intertwined with the rich soil that defines this corner of Franklin County, a narrative shaped by the pioneers who recognized the land's bounty and the generations who have continued to cultivate it. Originally settled by those seeking fertile ground for farming, the local economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its productivity, their orderly rows stretching towards the horizon like green and gold carpets. While industry has touched other nearby communities, Palestine has retained its distinct rural identity, its character shaped less by factories and more by the enduring legacy of the land and the quiet diligence of its inhabitants. The occasional weathered barn, standing sentinel against the elements, or the well-maintained farmhouse, speaks to a continuity of purpose, a deep-seated connection to the earth that underpins the very essence of Palestine.

About This Palestine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palestine, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.417274, -84.927735. 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 Palestine and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Palestine includes the ZIP code (46539), telephone area code (317, 463, 260), county seat of Franklin County (Brookville), and school district assignment (Tippecanoe Valley School Corporation). 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 Palestine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.