Augusta, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Augusta, Indiana
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 Augusta, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Augusta, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Township | Lockhart |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47598
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430341 |
Augusta is a small, quiet place in Pike County, Indiana. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Lockhart Township.
A Look Back: Augusta's History
The very first people to settle down and live permanently in Augusta arrived in the 1860s. This was a time when many new communities were forming across the United States.
A special building called a post office was opened in Augusta in 1874. This was important because it allowed people to send and receive mail. The post office helped connect Augusta with other places. It stayed open for many years, finally closing its doors in 1920.
Where is Augusta?
Augusta is located in the southern part of Indiana. You can find it north of Indiana State Road 64, which is a main road in the area. It is about 4 miles (or 6.4 kilometers) south-southeast of a nearby town called Winslow.
