East Oolitic, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
East Oolitic, Indiana
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 East Oolitic, Indiana
Location in Indiana
East Oolitic, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Shawswick |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| ZIP code |
47421
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| FIPS code | 18-19936 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830449 |
East Oolitic is a small community in Indiana, United States. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it is part of a larger county area. East Oolitic is located in Lawrence County, within Shawswick Township.
A Look Back in Time
East Oolitic has an interesting past! It was first called Spien Kopj. This name was chosen to remember a famous battle called the Battle of Spion Kop. This battle happened during the Second Boer War, a conflict that took place a long time ago.
The community of East Oolitic was officially planned out in the year 1900. When a place is "platted," it means its streets and land lots are drawn on a map. This helps organize how the community will grow.
The name "Oolitic" comes from a special type of rock called Oolite. This kind of limestone is very common in the area around East Oolitic.
Where is East Oolitic?
East Oolitic is located in Lawrence County, Indiana. You can find it about two miles north of a larger city called Bedford. It is also just half a mile east of another community named Oolitic.
