Coal Creek, Indiana facts for kids
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Coal Creek, Indiana
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Fountain County's location in Indiana
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 Coal Creek, Indiana
Location in Fountain County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Fountain |
| Township | Wabash |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| ZIP code |
47932
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| FIPS code | 18-13996 |
| GNIS feature ID | 432703 |
Coal Creek is a small, unincorporated community in Fountain County, Indiana. It is located within Wabash Township. An unincorporated community is a place where people live together but it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would.
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About Coal Creek
Coal Creek is a quiet place where people live. Since it's an unincorporated community, it doesn't have a mayor or a city council. Instead, it follows the rules and services provided by Fountain County and Wabash Township.
Where is Coal Creek Located?
Coal Creek is found in the state of Indiana, which is in the United States. You can find it specifically within Fountain County. The community is also near a stream or small river that shares its name, Coal Creek.
How Coal Creek Got Its Name
The community of Coal Creek has had a few different names over the years. When it was first settled, it was known as "Headley's Mills."
Later, in 1864, a postmaster named Samuel I. Snoddy changed the name to "Snoddy's Mills." This was recorded by the U.S. Post Office Department.
Then, in 1888, another postmaster, John D. Orahood, changed the name one last time to "Coal Creek." This is the name it still uses today.
Why "Coal Creek"?
The name "Coal Creek" comes from the nearby body of water, Coal Creek. This creek was given its name because there were natural deposits of coal found along its banks. These coal deposits were an important feature of the area.
