Cross Plains, Indiana facts for kids
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Cross Plains, Indiana
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 Cross Plains, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Cross Plains, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Brown |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47017
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-16030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830511 |
Cross Plains is a small, unincorporated community located in Brown Township, within Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Being "unincorporated" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
History of Cross Plains
Cross Plains began in the year 1826. It got its name because two important roads crossed paths right where the community was built. A post office opened there in 1826 and has been helping people send mail ever since.
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