Derby, Indiana facts for kids
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Derby, Indiana
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 Derby, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Derby, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47525
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450842 |
Derby is an unincorporated community along the Ohio River in far southern Union Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. It lies at the intersection of State Roads 66 and 70 above the city of Tell City, the county seat of Perry County. Although Derby is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 47525.
History
Derby was platted in 1835. The community was named after Derby, in Ireland. A post office has been in operation at Derby since 1852.
Education
Union Township is in Perry Central Community School Corporation.
Previously the community had its own high school. The school colors were black and gold, and the mascot was the warriors. This school consolidated into Perry Central High School.
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