Ayrshire, Indiana facts for kids
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Ayrshire, Indiana
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 Ayrshire, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Ayrshire, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Township | Patoka |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 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 | 430370 |
Ayrshire is a small, quiet community located in Pike County, Indiana. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Patoka Township.
Ayrshire's Past
Early Days and the Post Office
Ayrshire has a bit of history! Back in 1886, a post office was opened there. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. It was a very important building for the community at that time. This post office served the people of Ayrshire for many years, until it closed in 1917.
Where Did the Name Come From?
The name "Ayrshire" is quite interesting. It's believed that the community was named after a place far away in Scotland. There's a region in Scotland also called Ayrshire. Sometimes, people who move to a new place like to name it after their homeland. This helps them remember where they came from.
