Bippus, Indiana facts for kids
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Bippus, Indiana
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 Bippus, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Bippus, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Huntington |
| Township | Warren |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| ZIP code |
46750
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| FIPS code | 18-05338 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830417 |
Bippus is a small, unincorporated community located in Huntington County, Indiana, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live together but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Bippus is part of Warren Township.
History of Bippus
Bippus was officially planned and mapped out in 1885. This means that someone created a design for its streets and building lots. However, people were already living in the area before it was formally planned.
The community was named after a man named George Jacob Bippus. He was very important in helping to bring the railroad to this location. The railroad was a big deal back then because it helped transport goods and people, making the community grow.
Famous People from Bippus
Bippus is known as the hometown of Chris Schenkel. He was a famous sportscaster, which means he reported on sports events for television and radio.
