Chapel Hill, Indiana facts for kids
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Chapel Hill, Indiana
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 Chapel Hill, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Chapel Hill, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Polk |
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47436
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450765 |
Chapel Hill is a small, quiet place in Polk Township, Monroe County, Indiana. 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 county.
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Discovering Chapel Hill's Past
Chapel Hill was first planned out in 1856. The people who started it hoped it would grow into a bigger community. It got its name from the Chapel Hill Methodist Church, which was an important building there.
Why the Name Chapel Hill?
The name "Chapel Hill" comes directly from the church that was built in the area. Churches often served as central points for communities in the past. This church was likely a gathering place for people living nearby.
A Look at Early Services
For a while, Chapel Hill even had its own post office. This office opened in 1897, making it easier for people to send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed in 1925. This shows that the community didn't grow as much as its founders had hoped.
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A view of Chapel Hill, Indiana.
