Anthony, Indiana facts for kids
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Anthony
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 Anthony, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Anthony, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| ZIP code |
47303
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| FIPS code | 18-01774 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430191 |
Anthony is a small, quiet place located in Hamilton Township, within Delaware County, Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. This means it's not officially a city or a town. Instead, it is part of a larger area, like a township or county.
- People living in Anthony get their services from Delaware County.
- This can include things like police, fire, and road maintenance.
- Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.
A Look Back in Time
Anthony has a bit of history, especially regarding its communication services.
- A post office was opened in Anthony in 1850.
- This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages.
- It was an important part of daily life for the community.
- The post office operated for over 50 years.
- It finally closed down in 1901.
- It is believed that Anthony was named after the Anthony family.
- They were early settlers, or "pioneers," in the area.
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