Badger Grove, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Badger Grove, Indiana
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 Badger Grove, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Badger Grove, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | White |
| Township | Prairie |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47923
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| GNIS feature ID | 430397 |
Badger Grove is a small, quiet place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people, but it doesn't have its own official town government like a city does. Badger Grove is part of Prairie Township in White County.
A Bit of History
Imagine going back in time to the late 1800s! That's when Badger Grove got its name. In 1881, a post office opened here. It was simply called "Badger."
Why Badger? Well, it's believed that many badgers lived in a nearby group of trees, which is called a grove. So, the name "Badger Grove" just made sense! The post office served the community for a while. It closed its doors in 1900. Even though the post office is gone, the name "Badger Grove" reminds us of the animals that once roamed this area.
Where is Badger Grove?
Badger Grove is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it by looking at its coordinates: 40 degrees, 35 minutes, 01 second North latitude and 86 degrees, 57 minutes, 49 seconds West longitude. This tells you its exact spot on a map. It sits about 728 feet (or 222 meters) above sea level.
