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Algiers
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47567
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430075 |
Algiers is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Township, Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Algiers was laid out in 1868. The community was named after Algiers, the capital of Algeria. An old variant name of the community was called Delectible.
A post office called Algiers was established in 1885, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.
Geography
Algiers is located at 38°29′14″N 87°10′30″W / 38.48722°N 87.175°W.
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