Parke Indiana Map

About Parke, Indiana

Parke is a locality in Parke County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 17,241. The population density is 28.0 people per km². Parke is located at 39.6993°N, 87.1423°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 47842.

Parke sits in a hollow of rolling hills, where the earth breathes deep and the sky stretches wide like an old, familiar quilt. It lies 17.0 miles west of Putnam, IN (from Putnam, IN: bearing 272°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-east of Rockville. The land here is a tapestry of cultivated fields, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the seasons, bordered by stands of oak and hickory that whisper secrets to the wind. Creeks, like silver threads, meander through the landscape, their banks softened by moss and fallen leaves, feeding into wider, languid rivers that carve their way through the rich Indiana soil. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a clean, honest perfume that settles into your bones. Evenings here descend with a quiet grace, the sun bleeding hues of orange and rose across the western horizon, painting the scattered farmhouses and barns in a fleeting, ethereal light. This is a place where the past is not a distant memory but a living presence, etched into the very grain of the land and the character of its people. Parke County's identity is inextricably linked to its heritage of covered bridges, those iconic wooden sentinels that arch gracefully over its waterways, each one a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of generations gone by. The economy has long been tied to the fertile earth, with agriculture forming the backbone of its prosperity, though the echoes of its past coal mining industry can still be found in the subtle contours of the land. Life in Parke moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the seasons, a steady, unhurried rhythm that fosters a sense of community and a deep connection to the natural world. Local traditions, born from the shared experiences of farming and family, are passed down, solidifying the unique spirit of Parke.

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

Detailed location data for Parke includes the ZIP code (47872), telephone area code (765), county seat of Parke County (Rockville), 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 Parke is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.