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Balbec, Indiana
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 Balbec, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Balbec, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Township | Penn |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| ZIP code |
47326
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| FIPS code | 18-03241 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430443 |
Balbec is an unincorporated community in Penn Township, Jay County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Balbec in 1865, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1919. The community was likely named after Baalbek, in Lebanon.
Geography
Balbec is located at 40°31′51″N 85°08′56″W / 40.53083°N 85.14889°W.
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