Brimfield, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brimfield, Indiana
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 Brimfield, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Brimfield, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Noble |
| Township | Orange |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46794
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-7678 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830479 |
Brimfield is a small, quiet community located in Noble County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Orange Township.
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A Look Back at Brimfield's History
How Brimfield Started
Brimfield was officially planned and mapped out in 1861. This process, called "platting," is when people draw up a map showing where streets, lots, and public areas will be. It's like designing a neighborhood before it's built!
Where Did the Name Come From?
The community was likely named after a place called Brimfield in England. Many towns in the United States were named by early settlers after places they remembered from their home countries.
The Local Post Office
A post office opened in Brimfield in 1867. For many years, this was where people in the community would send and receive their mail. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1986. After that, mail services for Brimfield were handled by nearby post offices.
