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Crete, Indiana
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 Crete, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Crete, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Greensfork |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47355
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-15904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433126 |
Crete is a small unincorporated community in Greensfork Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Crete in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918. The community may have been named after the pet name of Lucretia, a local young woman.
Geography
Crete is located at 40°02′36″N 84°51′42″W / 40.04333°N 84.86167°W, about 3 miles (5 km) east of the town of Lynn.
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