Deacon, Indiana facts for kids
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Deacon
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Unincorporated community
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Cass County's location in Indiana
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 Deacon, Indiana
Location in Cass County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Cass |
| Township | Deer Creek |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| ZIP code |
46994
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| FIPS code | 18-17038 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433385 |
Deacon is a small, unincorporated community located in Cass County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but it still has a name and people living there. Deacon is found within Deer Creek Township.
Deacon's History
Deacon started with a post office in 1844. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1903. The community of Deacon was named after its very first postmaster, a person named William R. Deacon.
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