Duff, Indiana facts for kids
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Duff, Indiana
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 Duff, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Duff, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Township | Patoka |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47542
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-18874 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433754 |
Duff is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a town or city, but it is a recognized place where people live. Duff is located in Patoka Township, within Dubois County.
Exploring Duff's Past
How Duff Began
Duff was officially planned out in 1883. A person named Robert Small was responsible for creating the community. It is believed that Duff got its name from a man known as "Colonel Duff." His real name was Col. B. B. Edmonston.
The Old Post Office
A post office was opened in Duff way back in 1868. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1955.
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