Celestine, Indiana facts for kids
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Celestine, Indiana
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 Celestine, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Celestine, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Township | Hall |
| "Where Faith & Community Unite" | 1843 |
| Founded by | Fr. Joseph Kundek |
| Named for | Bishop Célestine René Laurent Guynemer de la Hailandière Pope St. Celestine V |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
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| • Total | 250 |
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| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47521
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-11134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830362 |
| Website | http://www.celestineindiana.com/ |
Celestine is a small community in Indiana, a state in the United States. It is located in Dubois County, within Hall Township. In 2008, about 250 people lived here. Celestine is known for its local Roman Catholic church.
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History of Celestine
Celestine was officially planned and marked out in 1843. It was named after Bishop Celestine Rene Lawrence De La Hailandiere. He was an important leader in the local Catholic Church. The community got its own post office in 1851.
In 2011, a strong storm with a tornado caused some damage in Celestine. It affected two homes and a mobile home.
Schools in Celestine
Celestine used to have its own school, Celestine Elementary School. This school was first built in 1922. After finishing elementary school, students would go to Northeast Dubois Middle School. Then they would attend Northeast Dubois High School. Celestine Elementary School closed down and was sold in 2020. The building was taken down in 2024.
Geography and Climate
Celestine is located at coordinates 38°23′05″N 86°46′45″W. This spot helps us find it on a map.
Understanding Celestine's Climate
The weather in Celestine has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa."
