Pendleton Indiana Map

About Pendleton, Indiana

Pendleton is a locality in Madison County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,321. The population density is 146.2 people per km². Pendleton is located at 39.9975°N, 85.7466°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46064.

Pendleton rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and agriculture. It lies 8.2 miles south-south-west of Anderson, IN (from Anderson, IN: bearing 205°T), and is situated 7.0 miles north-east of Fortville. Rolling fields, a mosaic of soybeans and corn in the summer sun, stretch towards a horizon often softened by the haze of Indiana afternoons. The gentle slopes descend towards the gentle curve of the Fall Creek, its banks fringed with mature trees that offer cool shade. This is a place where the sky feels vast, especially at dusk when the light takes on a particular, buttery quality, painting the clouds in hues of apricot and rose. The air here, particularly after a rain, carries the clean scent of turned earth and damp leaves, a constant reminder of the land's enduring presence. The history of Pendleton is tied to the fertile ground and its strategic position along the creek. Founded in the early days of Indiana's statehood, its economy has long been rooted in agriculture, with grain elevators still standing as silent sentinels to that legacy. More recently, the town has seen a diversification, with small manufacturing adding another layer to its economic character, though the quiet hum of farm equipment often still dominates the soundscape on a weekday morning. The Pendleton Historical Museum, housed in a former Carnegie library, offers a glimpse into the lives of those who settled this land, their struggles and their triumphs. The annual Pendleton Arts and Crafts Festival, a tradition that draws visitors from surrounding counties, showcases the enduring creative spirit of the local population, a vibrant thread woven into the town's fabric.

About This Pendleton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pendleton, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.997542, -85.746644. 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 Pendleton and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Pendleton includes the ZIP code (46064), telephone area code (260), county seat of Madison County (Anderson), and school district assignment (South Madison Community 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 Pendleton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.