Clear Creek, Indiana facts for kids
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Quick facts for kids
Clear Creek, Indiana
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Clear Creek Christian Church, established in 1839
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 Clear Creek, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Clear Creek, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Perry |
| Named for | Clear Creek (Indiana) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47426
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-13402 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449639 |
Clear Creek is a small community in Monroe County, Indiana, located in the U.S. state of Indiana. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of Perry Township. The community gets its name from a nearby stream, also called Clear Creek.
A Look Back in Time
Clear Creek has been a recognized place for a long time. One of the oldest parts of the community is its post office. It first opened its doors way back in 1870. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for over 150 years!
Where is Clear Creek?
Clear Creek is found in the southern part of Indiana. It's located just south of a larger city called Bloomington.
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