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Boyleston, Indiana is located in Clinton County, Indiana
Boyleston, Indiana
Boyleston, Indiana
Location in Clinton County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Clinton
Township Michigan
Founded 1875
Named for Lewis N. Boyle
Elevation
902 ft (275 m)
ZIP code
46057
FIPS code 18-06922
GNIS feature ID 431430

Boyleston is a small, unincorporated community located in Michigan Township, Clinton County, Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area.

History of Boyleston

Boyleston was officially started on November 17, 1875. A man named Lewis N. Boyle, from Indianapolis, planned out the town. He chose this spot because it was along the Lake Erie and Western Railroad. Railroads were very important back then for travel and moving goods across the country.

A post office was opened in Boyleston in 1877. This meant people living there could send and receive mail easily. The post office served the community for many years, helping people stay connected. It remained open until it closed down in 1951.

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