Pierceton Indiana Map

About Pierceton, Indiana

Pierceton is a locality in Kosciusko County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,451. The population density is 417.4 people per km². Pierceton is located at 41.2003°N, 85.7055°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46562.

Pierceton rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate work of glaciers, where the land rises and falls in gentle swells, hinting at the vast ice sheets that once retreated here. It lies 9.5 miles south-east of Kosciusko, IN (from Kosciusko, IN: bearing 129°T), and is situated 8.1 miles east-south-east of Warsaw. The sky above Pierceton often feels expansive, a pale blue canvas that can shift to bruised purples and fiery oranges as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across fields of corn and soybean. The air here, especially in the late summer, carries the dry, sweet scent of ripening crops and the faint, earthy aroma of the nearby Tippecanoe River. This is a place where water is never far, whether it’s the meandering flow of the river itself or the shimmering surfaces of several lakes that dot the surrounding terrain, reflecting the quiet dignity of the trees that fringe their shores. The history of Pierceton is tied to the agricultural bounty of Kosciusko County, a heritage evident in the well-maintained farmsteads and the steady hum of machinery that punctuates the quietude. Early settlers found fertile soil here, and that tradition continues, with agriculture forming the backbone of the local economy. Beyond farming, the presence of the lakes has drawn a different kind of life, fostering a small but vibrant tourism industry, particularly during the warmer months when the water beckons swimmers and anglers. A distinctive quietude pervades Pierceton, a sense of enduring purpose that seems to emanate from the land itself, a place that has learned to thrive in its own unhurried way.

About This Pierceton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pierceton, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.200323, -85.705542. 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 Pierceton and Kosciusko County.

Detailed location data for Pierceton includes the ZIP code (46562), telephone area code (260), county seat of Kosciusko County (Warsaw), and school district assignment (Whitko 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 Pierceton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.