Stilesville Indiana Map

About Stilesville, Indiana

Stilesville is a locality in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 296. The population density is 350.6 people per km². Stilesville is located at 39.6384°N, 86.6336°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46180.

Stilesville unfolds across a landscape shaped by the persistent, patient work of the earth, where the gentle swells of Indiana’s terrain meet the broad, luminous sky. It lies 10.7 miles east-south-east of Putnam, IN (from Putnam, IN: bearing 110°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south-south-east of Heritage Lake. The land here, a patchwork of cultivated fields and wooded fringes, breathes a quiet resilience, its character defined by the deep, fertile soil that yields generously to the sun. In the languid afternoons, the air itself seems to hold a certain golden stillness, broken only by the distant hum of machinery or the sudden, sharp call of a meadowlark taking flight from the tall grasses. The very essence of Stilesville is tied to this open expanse, to the way the horizon stretches unbroken, suggesting a continuity that has weathered countless seasons. The history of Stilesville is a narrative whispered by the fertile earth and the enduring spirit of its people, a story woven from the agricultural bounty that has long been its economic bedrock. For generations, the land has provided, supporting a way of life that values hard work and community connection, a tradition carried forward by families who understand the rhythm of the seasons. While the agricultural roots remain strong, the local economy has diversified, embracing a pragmatic approach to growth that honors its past. Notable among its features is the quiet persistence of its small-town charm, a distinct character that allows the everyday concerns of life to unfold with a sense of unhurried purpose, far from the clamor of larger metropolises.

About This Stilesville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Stilesville, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.63838, -86.633614. 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 Stilesville and Hendricks County.

Detailed location data for Stilesville includes the ZIP code (46180), telephone area code (260), county seat of Hendricks County (Danville), and school district assignment (Mill Creek 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 Stilesville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.