THE TOWN IS SMALL. THE THINKING IS NOT.

WELCOME TO HISTORIC/CONTEMPORARY PENDLETON.

THE TOWN IS SMALL. THE THINKING IS NOT.

WELCOME TO HISTORIC/CONTEMPORARY PENDLETON.

THE TOWN IS SMALL. THE THINKING IS NOT.

WELCOME TO HISTORIC/CONTEMPORARY PENDLETON.

THE TOWN IS SMALL. THE THINKING IS NOT.

WELCOME TO HISTORIC/CONTEMPORARY PENDLETON.

strong roots empower healthy growth.

History and progress. There’s no need to choose one over the other—you can have them both. Here in Pendleton, Indiana, we’re living proof of that.

Pendleton fuses small-town charm and bold modern thinking in a way that feels completely natural. This town isn’t just another dot on the map, it’s someplace special. But to understand it, you need to experience it.

Events

August 25

Pendleton Public Safety Day

Come spend the afternoon with us! Lifeline helicopter will land at approximately 1:15 pm. Indiana State Police, Pendleton Police, and Madison County Sheriff’s Department will have vehicles and officers at this event. Madison County Emergency Management will be ready to show you their equipment! The Fire Safety Smoke House will be ready to train children what to do in a fire emergency.

September 6

Heritage Fair

Join the Friends of Falls Park for the 2019 Heritage Fair! Vendors with homemade crafts will be sprinkled throughout beautiful Falls Park.

September 6

Pendleton Fall Festival

The Pendleton Business Association is hosting the Pendleton Fall Festival in historic downtown Pendleton. Come join us for art and exhibits, craft booths, food, free kid zone, music and more!

September 14

Lions Club Kids Fishing Derby

The Lions Club will be sponsoring their annual fishing derby this September. Prizes will be awarded for most fish & biggest fish!

September 28

Outfitters Annual Block Party

Outfitters is bringing the community together for an evening of fun for all ages. All proceeds support Outfitters and the children in the community.

News

August 12

August 12th Interstate 69/State Road 38/State Street Construction Updates

The southbound Interstate 69 exit ramp onto State Road 38 will remain closed until Thursday, August 22nd.
The entry ramp to southbound Interstate 69 from State Road 38 will be closed until Wednesday, August 21st.
Westbound State Road 38 will be open to the northbound Interstate 69 on-ramp, then closed west of the ramp (no access to southbound Interstate 69 or west of the southbound Interstate 69 on-ramp) until Wednesday, August 21st.

All eastbound State Road 38 traffic will remain open.

August 1

August 1st, 2019 Tornado Recovery Update

Tornado updates will now be posted on the town’s website and in the town’s newsletter. Please click here for more information.

December 19

Pendleton Republicans choose new clerk-treasurer

Matt Roberts was selected Tuesday to serve out the term of the late Clerk-Treasurer Virgil Mabrey. Roberts, 39, and his wife have lived in Pendleton for 12 years. He serves on the Board of Zoning Appeals, Pendleton Planning Commission, utility rate board and Economic Development Commission. Roberts said his goal in 2019 is to maintain the functions of the office before running for the office next year.

October 1

Grants to preserve local history across state

The Town of Pendleton will receive a $50,000 grant to rehabilitate the façade of the 19th Century commercial building that is currently used as the Pendleton Town Hall.

September 26

Order Now: Pendleton Bicentennial Photographic History Book

The Town of Pendleton Bicentennial Committee and M.T. Publishing Company, Inc. have joined forces to create a new photographic history book, A Celebration of Pendleton 1820-2020 ~ Then and Now, in celebration of Pendleton’s Bicentennial in 2020. This publication will contain hundreds of historical photos from our town – past and present.