Pendleton

Pendleton is a place name and surname used in English-speaking countries. The name is associated with several towns and counties in the United States, as well as with various institutions and cultural events.

In the United States, Pendleton, Oregon is the largest city bearing the name; it is the county seat of Umatilla County and is home to the annual Pendleton Round-Up rodeo. Pendleton, South Carolina is a historic town in the upstate region. Additionally, Pendleton is the name of towns in Indiana and other states, and there are multiple Pendleton Counties and communities.

Notable uses of the name include the Pendleton Act of 1883, which reformed federal employment practices and established the civil service system; it was sponsored by Senator George Hunt Pendleton of Ohio. Pendleton Woolen Mills, founded in 1901 in Pendleton, Oregon, produces woolen goods including blankets and shirts. The Pendleton Round-Up is a major rodeo held annually in Pendleton, Oregon since 1910.

As a surname, Pendleton has been borne by several figures in politics, academia, and culture, notably George Hunt Pendleton, after whom the Pendleton Act is named. The name continues to appear in place names, company names, and cultural events across the United States.