Aberdeen, Ohio County, Indiana facts for kids
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Aberdeen
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 Aberdeen, Ohio County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Aberdeen, Ohio County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ohio |
| Township | Cass |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Eastern (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47040
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18/00136 |
| GNIS feature ID | 429985 |
Aberdeen is a small place in Ohio County, Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government. It's part of Cass Township.
History of Aberdeen
The first people settled in Aberdeen around the year 1814. They decided to name the community after a city in Scotland called Aberdeen.
Later, in 1852, a post office was opened in Aberdeen. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1880.
Geography and Location
Aberdeen is located in a specific spot in Indiana. You can find it near Indiana State Road 56. It sits at the intersection of Aberdeen Road and Cass-Union Road. This makes it easy to find on a map.
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