Apalona, Indiana facts for kids
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Apalona, Indiana
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 Apalona, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Apalona, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Oil |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47576
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450634 |
Apalona is a small, unincorporated community located in Oil Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Being "unincorporated" means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area managed by the county.
A Look Back: Apalona's History
How Apalona Got Its Name
Apalona has an interesting history, especially when it comes to its name. The community's first post office opened in 1858. At that time, it was known as Lashers.
The Name Change and Post Office
Six years later, in 1864, the post office was officially renamed Apalona. This name stuck for many years. The Apalona post office served the community for nearly a century before it finally closed its doors in 1955.
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