Byron, LaPorte County, Indiana facts for kids
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Byron, Indiana
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 Byron, LaPorte County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Byron, LaPorte County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | Kankakee |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| ZIP code |
46371
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| FIPS code | 18-09658 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431927 |
Byron is an unincorporated community in Kankakee Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.
History
Byron was laid out and platted in 1836. Byron was once considered a center of trade in the area. With the construction of the Northern Indiana Railroad, business activity shifted to other nearby towns, and Byron's population dwindled.
Geography
Byron is located at 41°39′22″N 86°37′29″W / 41.65611°N 86.62472°W.
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