Dubois Crossroads, Indiana facts for kids
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Dubois Crossroads
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 Dubois Crossroads, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Dubois Crossroads, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Township | Harbison |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47527
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-18802 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433738 |
Dubois Crossroads is a small, quiet community in the state of Indiana, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger area, in this case, Harbison Township in Dubois County.
About Dubois Crossroads
Dubois Crossroads is located in the southern part of Indiana. It sits at an elevation of 509 feet (about 155 meters) above sea level. The community uses the ZIP code 47527 and the 812 area code for phones.
History of the Crossroads
The community of Dubois Crossroads started in the 1920s. Its beginning was quite simple. A filling station opened up right at an important intersection.
A filling station is like a modern-day gas station. It was a place where cars could stop to get fuel. This new business helped the area grow. People started to settle nearby, and the community slowly formed around this busy crossroads.
