Alvarado, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alvarado, Indiana
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An old brick house in Alvarado
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 Alvarado, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Alvarado, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Steuben |
| Township | Richland |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46742
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430126 |
Alvarado is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and buildings that does not have its own local government like a city or town. Alvarado is located in Steuben County, within Richland Township.
A Look Back at Alvarado's History
Alvarado has a history that goes back many years. In 1855, a post office was opened in Alvarado. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office served the community for a long time, until it closed in 1904.
Before it was known as Alvarado, the community had another name. It was sometimes called Richland Center.
A very old building in Alvarado is the Alvarado United Methodist Church. This church was built way back in 1849. It is still used by the community today, showing its long history.
