Deerfield, Indiana facts for kids
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Deerfield, Indiana
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 Deerfield, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Deerfield, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Ward |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47380
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-17308 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433436 |
Deerfield is a small place located in Randolph County, Indiana. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own official local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Ward Township.
A Look Back: Deerfield's History
Deerfield was officially planned and mapped out in 1833. When a place is platted, it means someone drew up a map showing where streets, building lots, and public areas would be. This helps organize how the community will grow.
Before it was called Deerfield, this community had another name: Mississinewa. It's interesting how places can change their names over time!
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