Donaldson, Indiana facts for kids
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Donaldson, Indiana
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 Donaldson, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Donaldson, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | West |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| ZIP code |
46513
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| FIPS code | 18-18388 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433626 |
Donaldson is a small community located in Marshall County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a place with homes and businesses but doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), which is a special area the government uses for counting people during the census.
A Look Back: Donaldson's History
Donaldson was first established in 1871. It was sometimes spelled "Donelson" in the past. That same year, a post office opened in Donaldson, helping people send and receive mail.
Where is Donaldson?
Donaldson is located in the western part of Marshall County, Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 41 degrees, 21 minutes, 40 seconds North and 86 degrees, 26 minutes, 39 seconds West.
U.S. Route 30, a major highway, runs along the northern edge of the community. If you travel east on this road, you'll reach Plymouth, which is about 7 miles away and is the main town of the county. If you go west for about 3 miles, you'll arrive in Grovertown.
The U.S. Census Bureau says that the Donaldson CDP covers an area of 0.49 square miles. All of this area is land, with no water.
