Beech Brook, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beech Brook
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 Beech Brook, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Beech Brook, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Shelby |
| Township | Addison |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46176
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| GNIS feature ID | 430711 |
Beech Brook is a small place located in the state of Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that don't have their own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's managed by a larger area, which in this case is Addison Township within Shelby County.
Where is Beech Brook?
Beech Brook is found in the central part of Indiana. Its exact location on a map can be pinpointed using special numbers called coordinates. These coordinates are like a unique address for any spot on Earth. For Beech Brook, they are 39°33′10″N 85°47′51″W / 39.55278°N 85.79750°W.
- The first part, 39 degrees, 33 minutes, 10 seconds North (39°33′10″N), tells you how far north of the Equator it is.
- The second part, 85 degrees, 47 minutes, 51 seconds West (85°47′51″W), tells you how far west of the Prime Meridian it is.
These numbers help anyone find Beech Brook precisely on a map or using a GPS device. The community is part of Shelby County, which is known for its farming and small towns.
