Daggett, Indiana facts for kids
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Daggett, Indiana
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 Daggett, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Daggett, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47427
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433281 |
Daggett is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's located in Owen County, specifically in Jefferson Township.
Daggett's Story: A Look Back
Daggett started in 1880. It was named after a man named Charles Daggett. He owned a saw mill there. A saw mill is a place where logs are cut into lumber. This mill was very important to the community. It was like the main business in Daggett at that time.
Also in 1880, a post office opened in Daggett. People could send and receive mail there. But the post office closed down in 1896.
Where is Daggett?
Daggett is found in Owen County, Indiana. It is located on State Road 157. This road is about one mile south of a place called Coal City. You can find Daggett at these coordinates: 39°12′56″N 87°02′20″W / 39.21556°N 87.03889°W.
