Pennington, Cumbria (England): A village and civil parish near Ulverston in the Lake District, mentioned in the Domesday Book (1086) as "Pennigetun." Population ~500; known for its ties to the aristocratic Pennington family and proximity to Muncaster Castle.

Pennington, Lancashire (England): A suburb and former township in the Borough of Leigh, Greater Manchester. Dates to the 12th century; now part of a larger urban area with ~10,000 residents in the vicinity.

Pennington, Hampshire (England): A village and ward in the New Forest district, near Lymington on the south coast. Includes Pennington Marshes (a nature reserve) and Upper Pennington Common; population ~7,000 in the parish.

Pennington, California

A small city located north of Sacramento on Highway 99 in Sutter County, California.  It can be reached through Live Oak, California and turning West.  As of November, 2000, there were no remaining buildings or residents but a City Limit sign could be found.  City was listed on road maps until 1995.

Pennington County, South Dakota

Home of the world famous Mount Rushmore.  For details, click on the Pennington County name above and then select the "History" link.

Pennington Gap, Virginia

Located in Lee County, Virginia with a population of approximately 1922 and about 1,200 feet elevation.  It is about 370 statute miles ("as the crow files") to Washington DC.

Pennington County, Minnesota

Pennington Bend, Nashville, Tennessee

Pennington, New Jersey

Pennington, Texas

Pennington, Alabama: An unincorporated community in Choctaw County, in the rural southwest near the Mississippi border. Small population (~200); agricultural area.

Pennington, British Columbia (Canada, but U.S.-adjacent context): A remote locality in northern British Columbia (not strictly U.S., but often mapped in North American contexts), at ~59.97°N, 134.9°W. Wilderness area with no permanent population; used for logging and exploration.

Pennington Lake, Louisiana: A small lake in Jefferson Davis Parish, near the town of Welsh. Part of wetland ecosystems; used for fishing and birdwatching.

Pennington, Missouri: An unincorporated community in St. Charles County, near St. Louis. Rural, with historical ties to 19th-century farming settlements.

Pennington, New Mexico: An unincorporated community in Socorro County, in the desert southwest. Tiny population; near the Rio Grande.

Pennington, Ohio: An unincorporated community in Madison County, central Ohio. Rural farming area near London, OH.

Pennington, Alabama (variant): Sometimes referenced as a ghost town or historical site in Sumter County, but primarily the Choctaw one above.

Pennington Community, Georgia

Located in the western section of Morgan County, nine miles from Madison, Georgia.  The famous Pennington house is located here.  It was build on property that was a part of a land grant issued to Thomas Pennington, father of Samuel Pennington, for service in the Revolutionary War.

The house in this Pennington Community was occupied by W. B. R. Pennington, Sr. (born 1828, died 1903) and by his son, W. B. R. Pennington, Jr. and by his son Brooks Maddox Pennington, Sr.  Brooks Maddox Pennington, Jr. was born in the house and lived here until 1953.  The house is still owned by the Pennington family.  The property is now used as a conference and training center for Pennington Seed, Inc. and Pennington Enterprises.

In 1992 Brooks Pennington and his wife Jackie hosted the PRA Reunion in Madison, Morgan County, Georgia and the attendees visited the Pennington Community and the Pennington house.

Pennington, Australia

A suburb in Adelaide, South Australia.

Pennington Bay, Australia

Located on the south coast of Kangaroo Island, South Australia.  It was named by Captain B. Douglas, Harbormaster, in 1857, in memory of Joseph Pennington who perished on the island.  

Pennington, Queensland: A rural locality in the Western Downs Region, inland near Dalby. Agricultural district focused on grain and livestock; population ~300.

Pennington Inlet, South Australia: A coastal inlet and beach area near Pennington suburb in Adelaide, used for recreation and fishing.

Pennington Village, South Africa

A village on the south coast of Natal, South Africa, some 50 miles south of Durban, South Africa's largest port. (Pennington, KwaZulu-Natal: A coastal resort town on the south coast, between Scottburgh and Port Shepstone. Known for beaches, golf courses, and nature reserves; population ~1,500.)

Pennington, New Zealand: A small rural community in the Waikato Region on the North Island, near Huntly. Farming area with ~200 residents.

Pennington Bay, Tasmania (Australia): A beach and bay on Maria Island, a national park off the east coast. Important for wildlife (e.g., wombats, birds); accessible by ferry for hiking and eco-tourism.

Here are some "Pennington" places.

Name                  County              State

Location (Latitude & Longitude Coordinates)

Pennington Choctaw Co. AL Town N32-12 W88-03

Pennington Jackson Co AR Locale N35-35 W91-03

Pennington Sutter Co. CA Locale N39-17 W121-48

Pennington New Castle Co. DE Locale N39-50 W75-31

Pennington Sumter Co. GA Locale N32-09 W84-05

Pennington Morgan Co. GA Locale N33-29 W83-34

Pennington Beltrami Co. MN Town N47-29 W94-29

Pennington Mercer Co. NJ Town N40-20 W74-47

Pennington Union Co. NM Locale N36-18 W103-38

Pennington Huntingdon Co. PA Locale N40-42 W78-10

Pennington Trinity Co. TX Town N31-11 W95-14

Pennington Price Co. WI Locale N45-32 W90-24

Pennington Gap Lee Co. VA Town N36-45 W83-01

Pennington P.O. Talladega Co. AL Locale N33-22 W86-05

Pennington Point McDonough Co. IL Locale N40-24 W90-33