Boston Corner, Indiana facts for kids
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Boston Corner, Indiana
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 Boston Corner, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Boston Corner, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen County |
| Township | Madison |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46773
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431369 |
Boston Corner is a small, quiet place located in the state of Indiana, in the United States. It's not a big city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and maybe a few businesses that are part of a larger area, but they don't have their own separate town council or mayor.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it's not officially organized as a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's usually governed by the larger county or township it's located within. For Boston Corner, this means it's part of Madison Township.
Where is Boston Corner Located?
Boston Corner is found in Allen County, which is in the northeastern part of Indiana. The exact spot where Boston Corner is located can be described using special geographic coordinates: 40 degrees, 56 minutes, 54 seconds North latitude and 84 degrees, 54 minutes, 01 second West longitude. This helps pinpoint its exact position on a map of the world. The elevation of Boston Corner is about 807 feet above sea level.
