Banner Mills, Indiana facts for kids
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Banner Mills, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Banner Mills, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Howard |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47859
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452151 |
Banner Mills is a small place in Parke County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Howard Township.
History of Banner Mills
Banner Mills had a post office that opened in 1855. A post office was a very important place back then. It was where people sent and received letters and packages. It also helped connect communities. The post office in Banner Mills stayed open for eight years. It closed down in 1863.
Where is Banner Mills Located?
Banner Mills is found in a specific spot in Indiana. Its exact location is given by special numbers called geographic coordinates. These numbers are like an address for any place on Earth. Banner Mills is located at 39 degrees, 55 minutes, 58 seconds North latitude and 87 degrees, 6 minutes, 4 seconds West longitude. This means it is in the northern and western parts of the world. The elevation of Banner Mills is about 213 meters (699 feet) above sea level.
