Bluff Point, Indiana facts for kids
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Bluff Point, Indiana
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 Bluff Point, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Bluff Point, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Township | Pike |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47371
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| GNIS feature ID | 431262 |
Bluff Point is a small place in Indiana, USA. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a larger area, in this case, Pike Township within Jay County.
What's the Story of Bluff Point?
Bluff Point got its name because it's on a high piece of land. A "bluff" is a steep cliff or hill. So, the name tells us something about the area's geography.
A Look at the Past
For many years, Bluff Point had its own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. However, the post office closed down in 1904.
Black History Month on Kiddle
Famous African-American Athletes:
 | DeHart Hubbard |
 | Wilma Rudolph |
 | Jesse Owens |
 | Jackie Joyner-Kersee |
 | Major Taylor |
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