Eckerty, Indiana facts for kids
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Eckerty
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 Eckerty, Indiana
Location in Crawford County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Crawford |
| Township | Johnson |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| ZIP code |
47116
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| FIPS code | 18-20134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830346 |
Eckerty is a small community located in Crawford County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county administration.
Eckerty is also a "census-designated place," or CDP. This means the U.S. Census Bureau has defined it as a specific area for gathering population information. This helps them count how many people live there, even though it's not officially a city or town. Eckerty is found within Johnson Township. It sits at an elevation of about 745 feet (227 meters) above sea level.
History
Eckerty was officially started in the year 1873. A person named Christopher Eckerty was responsible for laying out the community. This means he planned where the streets and buildings would go. The community was named after him.
