Bennetts Switch, Indiana facts for kids
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Bennetts Switch, Indiana
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A McClure Oil gas station in Bennetts Switch in 2022
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 Bennetts Switch, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Bennetts Switch, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Deer Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46901 (Kokomo)
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| GNIS feature ID | 2830463 |
Bennetts Switch is a small community located in Miami County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately for official records.
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The Story of Bennetts Switch
How Bennetts Switch Began
Bennetts Switch got its start a long time ago, around the 1860s. It grew up after the Lake Erie and Western Railroad built its tracks right through the area. This railroad helped the community develop and connect with other places.
Who Was Bennetts Switch Named After?
The community was named after a man named Baldwin M. Bennett. He owned land in the area and was originally from New York. For many years, Bennetts Switch also had its own post office. It opened in 1862 but closed down in 1935.
Where is Bennetts Switch?
Location in Miami County
Bennetts Switch is located in the southwestern part of Miami County. You can find it along Indiana State Road 18. It's less than a mile east of U.S. Route 31, which is a major highway.
Nearby Towns and Roads
State Road 18 goes east about 13 miles to Converse. If you go west on State Road 18, you'll reach Galveston in about 4 miles. Peru, which is the main town and county seat of Miami County, is about 13 miles to the north-northeast. The city of Kokomo is about 7 miles to the south, in Howard County.
Land and Water Features
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bennetts Switch covers an area of about 0.40 square miles. All of this area is land. A small waterway called Russell Ditch forms the southern edge of the community. This ditch flows northwest into Deer Creek. Deer Creek then flows west until it reaches the Wabash River near Delphi.
