Arney, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Arney, Indiana
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 Arney, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Arney, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47431
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430270 |
Arney is a small, quiet community located in Owen County, in the state of Indiana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town.
Arney is found in the eastern part of Jefferson Township. It sits near where County Road 880 West (also called Stubenville Road) meets County Road 500 South (also known as Arney Road). This community is about ten miles southwest of Spencer, which is the main town and county seat for Owen County. Arney is located at an elevation of 705 feet (215 meters). Its exact coordinates are 39°13′7″N 86°55′54″W / 39.21861°N 86.93167°W.
A Look Back in Time
Arney started in 1852. It was a new settlement in the area. A few years later, in 1856, a post office was opened in Arney. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1912.
Learning in Arney
Students who live in Arney attend schools that are part of the Spencer-Owen Community Schools district. This district includes several schools. Older students go to Owen Valley Community High School. This school helps students prepare for college or their future careers.
