Atkinsonville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Atkinsonville, Indiana
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 Atkinsonville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Atkinsonville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Morgan |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47868
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430328 |
Atkinsonville is a small, unincorporated community located in Morgan Township, Owen County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
A Look Back: The History of Atkinsonville
Atkinsonville was first planned out and officially marked on a map in 1850. This process is called "platting." The community was named after its founder, Stephen Atkinson.
A post office opened in Atkinsonville in 1854. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. It closed down in 1907.
Where is Atkinsonville?
Atkinsonville is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it in Owen County. Its exact location is 39 degrees, 22 minutes, 40 seconds North latitude and 86 degrees, 52 minutes, 24 seconds West longitude. This helps people find it on a map.
