Cresco, Indiana facts for kids
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Cresco, Indiana
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Whitley County's location in Indiana
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 Cresco, Indiana
Location in Whitley County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Whitley |
| Township | Thorncreek |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46725
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433111 |
Cresco is an unincorporated community in Thorncreek Township, Whitley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Cresco in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904. The name of the community is derived from the Latin term Cresco, meaning "I grow".
Geography
Cresco is located at 41°14′09″N 85°29′30″W / 41.23583°N 85.49167°W.
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