Crystal, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crystal, Indiana
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 Crystal, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Crystal, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Township | Columbia |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47527
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-16228 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450824 |
Crystal is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's not an official town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Columbia Township in Dubois County.
What is Crystal?
Crystal is a small community located in Dubois County, Indiana. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own city government or mayor, unlike bigger towns or cities. Instead, it's managed as part of the wider Columbia Township.
A Look Back in Time
Crystal was never officially mapped out as a town with specific streets and property lines. However, it did have a post office! This post office opened its doors in 1889. It served the community for many years before it closed down in 1919.
