Allensville, Indiana facts for kids
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Allensville, Indiana
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 Allensville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Allensville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Switzerland |
| Township | Cotton |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47043
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430098 |
Allensville is a small, unincorporated community located in Switzerland County, Indiana. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town.
You can find Allensville within Cotton Township. It's situated on Indiana State Road 250, just a short distance west of East Enterprise.
Allensville's Past: A Brief History
When Was Allensville Established?
Allensville has a history that goes back many years. One important part of its past involves its post office.
The Allensville Post Office
A post office was first opened in Allensville way back in 1823. This was a central place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many decades. However, it eventually closed down in 1908.
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