Albion, Scott County, Indiana facts for kids
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Albion
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 Albion, Scott County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Albion, Scott County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Johnson |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47102
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430043 |
Albion is a small place in Scott County, Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official town or city. Instead, it is managed by the larger county government. Albion is located within Johnson Township.
History
How Albion Got Started
Albion was first planned out in 1837. When a community is "laid out," it means someone created a map for its streets and building lots. This was the first step in building the community.
The Name Albion
The name "Albion" has an interesting history. It is a very old word that refers to Great Britain. It is one of the oldest names for the island of Great Britain. So, the people who founded this community in Indiana chose a name with a long past.
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