Enterprise, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Enterprise, Indiana
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 Enterprise, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Enterprise, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Spencer |
| Township | Luce |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47635
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434218 |
Enterprise is a small place in Indiana, USA, that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's called an unincorporated community. You can find it in Luce Township, which is part of Spencer County.
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A Look Back: The Story of Enterprise
Early Days by the River
Enterprise started to grow a long time ago. The very first store opened here in the 1830s. This community was an important stop for river boats in the mid-1800s. Boats would stop here to load and unload goods and passengers.
Planning the Town
Even though people lived and worked here for a while, the town wasn't officially planned out until 1862. This means someone drew up maps and decided where streets and buildings would go.
Mail Service in Enterprise
A post office was set up in Enterprise in 1852. This allowed people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1915.
Where is Enterprise?
Enterprise is located in the state of Indiana. Its exact location is at 37°50′33″N 87°10′55″W / 37.84250°N 87.18194°W. This helps people find it on a map. The elevation of Enterprise is about 113 meters (371 feet) above sea level.
