Colburn, Indiana facts for kids
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Colburn, Indiana
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Looking east toward Colburn along County Road 700 North
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Location of Colburn in Tippecanoe County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Washington |
| Founded | 1858 |
| Founder | Jacob H. Chapman |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 164 |
| • Density | 1,640.00/sq mi (632.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
47905
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 432745, 2583448 |
Colburn is a small unincorporated census-designated place in northeastern Washington Township, Tippecanoe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
It is part of the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Colburn was originally called Chapmanville.
A post office was established at Colburn in 1860, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1988.
Geography
Colburn is located at 40°31'07" North, 86°42'51" West (40.518611, -86.714167) in Washington Township, at an elevation of 662 feet. Nearby communities include Lafayette (12 miles southwest), Delphi (6 miles north), Buck Creek (4 miles south) and Americus (3.5 miles west).
Demographics
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| 2020 | 164 | — | |
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See also
In Spanish: Colburn (Indiana) para niños
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