Bellmore, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bellmore, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Bellmore, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47830
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430781 |
Bellmore is a small place in Parke County, Indiana, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. You might also hear it called Belle Moore, North Hampton, or Northampton. Two important roads, U.S. Route 36 and State Road 59, meet right here in Bellmore.
A Look Back: Bellmore's History
Bellmore has been around for a while! One of the oldest things in the community is its post office. It first opened way back in 1852. This means people have been sending and receiving mail in Bellmore for over 170 years.
Where is Bellmore?
Bellmore is located in Parke County. You can find it using special map coordinates: 39°45′33″N 87°06′19″W / 39.75917°N 87.10528°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The community is about 741 feet above sea level. This measurement, called "elevation," tells us how high a place is compared to the ocean.
