Dunnington, Indiana facts for kids
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Dunnington, Indiana
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Benton County's location in Indiana
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 Dunnington, Indiana
Location in Benton County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Benton |
| Township | Parish Grove |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47944
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-19126 |
| GNIS feature ID | 433799 |
Dunnington is a small, quiet community in Benton County, Indiana. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
History of Dunnington
Dunnington was named after Captain James Dunn. It is located about one and a half miles west of a smaller community called Dunn.
A post office opened in Dunnington in 1888. It closed down in 1903. In the early 1900s, Dunnington had a few important places. These included a Catholic church and school, a general store, and a meeting hall for a group called the Forresters. There were also about half a dozen homes, which is similar to how many homes are there today.
St. Mary's Catholic Church was built in the late 1800s. It was updated in the early 1950s. The church was also home to St. Mary's Catholic School, which closed in the late 1960s.
Geography of Dunnington
Dunnington is located at 40°33′51″N 87°29′27″W / 40.56417°N 87.49083°W. This means it is at 40 degrees, 33 minutes, and 51 seconds North latitude, and 87 degrees, 29 minutes, and 27 seconds West longitude.
The community sits right on the edge of two areas called Parish Grove Township and Hickory Grove Township. It is also just two miles east of the border with the state of Illinois. Indiana State Road 71 passes north through the community. A small stream called Kult Ditch flows northwest from Dunnington towards Mud Creek.
Notable People from Dunnington
- George Gick, a professional baseball player, was from Dunnington.
