Ashby Yards, Indiana facts for kids
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Ashby Yards, Indiana
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 Ashby Yards, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Ashby Yards, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47567
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449831 |
Ashby Yards is a small, quiet place in Pike County, Indiana. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Washington Township.
A Bit of History
Ashby Yards got its name from something very important there: the Ashby Railroad Yard. This suggests that trains and railroads played a big part in how this community started and grew.
Where is Ashby Yards?
Ashby Yards is located in the southwestern part of Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 38°28′28″N 87°17′05″W / 38.47444°N 87.28472°W. This helps people pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
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