John Pendleton (1802–1868) was a congressman, diplomat, lawyer and farmer from Virginia.
John Pendleton may also refer to: John Pendleton Jr. (1749–1806), Virginia government official John O. Pendleton (1851–1916), U.S. Representative from West Virginia John C. B. Pendleton (1871–1938), American football coach and stock broker Jack J. Pendleton (1918–1944), United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient