Douglas, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Douglas, Indiana
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 Douglas, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Douglas, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| Township | Center |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| ZIP code |
47649
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| FIPS code | 18-18496 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433652 |
Douglas is a small, unincorporated community located in Gibson County, Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area, in this case, Center Township.
A Glimpse into Douglas's Past
Douglas has a bit of history, even though it's a small place. It once had its own post office! This post office was named Maxams. It helped people send and receive mail for a while. The Maxams post office was open from 1890 until 1904.
Where is Douglas Located?
Douglas is found in the state of Indiana, in the United States. Its exact location can be described using special numbers called coordinates. These coordinates are 38°19′50″N 87°30′06″W / 38.33056°N 87.50167°W. This means it's at 38 degrees, 19 minutes, and 50 seconds North latitude, and 87 degrees, 30 minutes, and 6 seconds West longitude. It sits about 472 feet (or 144 meters) above sea level.
