Alida, Indiana facts for kids
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Alida, Indiana
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Alida, 1920
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 Alida, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Alida, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | Clinton |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| ZIP code |
46391
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| FIPS code | 18-01000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430076 |
Alida is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is part of Clinton Township in LaPorte County.
A Look Back in Time
Alida began a long time ago, around 1876. It was an important spot because two big railroad lines met there. These were the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Louisville, New Albany and Corydon Railroad.
Having a railroad junction made Alida a busy place. It helped people and goods travel easily. Alida also had a post office for many years. The post office was open from 1876 until 1932. It helped people send and receive letters and packages.
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