Allen Crossing, Indiana facts for kids
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Allen Crossing
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 Allen Crossing, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Allen Crossing, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Otter Creek |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47023
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430089 |
Allen Crossing is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes or buildings that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area called a township.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Allen Crossing is different from a city or town. It does not have its own mayor or town council. The services for the area, like roads or police, are usually managed by the county or township government. People living in these areas still have a postal address.
Where is Allen Crossing?
Allen Crossing is located in Otter Creek Township. This township is part of Ripley County, in the state of Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 39°06′14″N 85°19′01″W / 39.10389°N 85.31694°W. The elevation of Allen Crossing is about 971 feet above sea level.
