Dudleytown, Indiana facts for kids
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Dudleytown, Indiana
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 Dudleytown, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Dudleytown, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| ZIP code |
47274
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| FIPS code | 18-18856 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433752 |
Dudleytown is a small, unincorporated community located in Jackson County, Indiana. An unincorporated community means it's a settlement that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It is part of Washington Township.
What is Dudleytown's History?
Dudleytown was founded in 1837 by a man named James Dudley. The community was named after him. It was one of the first three communities planned in Jackson County.
People settled in Dudleytown because it was a good place for trading goods. It was located on an important road. This road connected two major cities: Louisville, Kentucky, and Indianapolis, Indiana. This made Dudleytown a busy spot for travelers and traders back then.
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