Buckskin, Indiana facts for kids
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Buckskin, Indiana
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 Buckskin, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Buckskin, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| Township | Barton |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 79 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight) |
| ZIP code |
47647
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-08848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431754 |
Buckskin is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of Barton Township in Gibson County. Even though it's small, Buckskin has its own special ZIP code, which is 47647.
Buckskin used to have its own post office. It first opened in 1847. The post office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1989.
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Where is Buckskin Located?
Buckskin is found at specific geographic coordinates: 38°13′42″N 87°24′43″W / 38.22833°N 87.41194°W. This location helps people find it on a map. Other nearby communities include Mackey and Somerville. These towns are also in the same area of Indiana.
Schools Serving Buckskin
Students living in Buckskin attend schools managed by the East Gibson School Corporation. This school district covers Buckskin and the eastern part of Gibson County. The district operates several schools for different age groups.
High School and Junior High
- Wood Memorial High School is for students in grades 9 through 12.
- Wood Memorial Junior High School serves students in grades 7 and 8.
Elementary Schools
- Oakland City Elementary School teaches students from pre-kindergarten up to 6th grade.
- Francisco Elementary School is for students from kindergarten through 6th grade.
- Barton Township Elementary School also serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade.
