Antioch, Greene County, Indiana facts for kids
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Antioch, Greene County, Indiana
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 Antioch, Greene County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Antioch, Greene County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Wright |
| Elevation | 532 ft (162 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47441
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446729 |
Antioch is a small, quiet place in Indiana, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are not officially part of a city or town.
You can find Antioch in the southwestern part of Wright Township. This township is located within Greene County. Antioch is situated near where two roads, County Road 575 North and County Road 500 North, meet. It is about twenty miles west of Bloomfield, which is the main town and government center for Greene County.
Where is Antioch?
Antioch is located in a rural area of Indiana. A notable spot nearby is Bethel Cemetery. This cemetery is about two miles directly east of Antioch. It sits close to the intersection of County Road West 575 North and County Road 1375 West. Knowing where the cemetery is can help people find Antioch on a map.
Schools in the Area
Even though Antioch is a small community, students living there attend schools in nearby areas. The schools are part of different "school districts." A school district is a local organization that runs public schools.
The main school districts serving this area are:
- The Linton-Stockton School Corporation. This district includes Linton-Stockton High School.
- The Metropolitan School District of Shakamak. This district also has its own high school.
These school districts are part of the Southwestern Indiana Conference. This conference organizes athletic events for high schools. These events are approved by the IHSAA, which is a group that oversees high school sports in Indiana.
