Pleasantville Indiana Map

About Pleasantville, Indiana

Pleasantville is a locality in Sullivan County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 127. The population density is 19.9 people per km². Pleasantville is located at 38.9670°N, 87.2503°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47838.

Pleasantville rests in a gentle cradle of rolling Indiana farmland, where the earth yields its bounty in broad, sun-drenched fields of corn and soybeans. It lies 19.2 miles north-north-west of Daviess, IN (from Daviess, IN: bearing 342°T), and is situated 6.5 miles south-west of Linton. The landscape is a quiet mosaic of cultivated acres and wooded draws, the latter offering pockets of shade and the rustle of unseen life. Streams, born from the soft contours of the land, thread their way through the terrain, their waters reflecting the wide, often cloud-streaked sky that dominates the horizon. The air here carries the scent of turned soil in spring and the sweet, dry perfume of harvested crops in autumn, a constant reminder of the land's enduring purpose. The history of Pleasantville is deeply entwined with the agricultural spirit of Sullivan County, its founding rooted in the desire to cultivate this fertile ground. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by the rhythm of planting and harvest, with farming remaining a significant, though evolving, presence. While mining once played a more prominent role in the region's industrial past, the enduring strength of agriculture continues to define the character of Pleasantville. The slow, steady hum of tractors and the occasional gleam of machinery in the distance are familiar sounds, punctuating the quietude of everyday life in this corner of southwestern Indiana.

About This Pleasantville Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Pleasantville includes the ZIP code (47260), telephone area code (317, 765), county seat of Sullivan County (Sullivan), and school district assignment (Northeast 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 Pleasantville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.