Buck Creek, Indiana facts for kids
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Buck Creek, Indiana
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A freight train passes through Buck Creek
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Location of Buck Creek in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 182 |
| • Density | 1,378.79/sq mi (530.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47924
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-08794 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583446 |
Buck Creek is a small community in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place, which means it's a special area defined for gathering population information. Buck Creek is part of the larger Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Buck Creek
Buck Creek was not always known by its current name. When it was first settled, people called it Transitville.
A post office was opened in Transitville in 1858. Later, in 1885, the name of the post office and the community was changed to Buck Creek. This post office is still open today.
Where is Buck Creek Located?
Buck Creek is found where Tippecanoe County Road 750 East crosses a Norfolk Southern train track. This track runs between the cities of Lafayette and Delphi.
The community gets its name from a nearby creek. This creek starts about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) east in Carroll County, near a place called Ockley. It flows west along the northern edge of Buck Creek and then joins the Wabash River about 3 miles (4.8 km) to the west.
How Many People Live Here?
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| 2020 | 182 | — | |
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According to the 2020 US census, 182 people live in Buck Creek. This means there are about 1,378.79 people for every square mile (530.61 people per square kilometer).
Schools in Buck Creek
Students living in Buck Creek attend public schools managed by the Tippecanoe School Corporation.
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