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Erwin, Indiana
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 Erwin, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Erwin, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Posey |
| Township | Black |
| Elevation | 384 ft (117 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47620
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434235 |
Erwin is a small place in Posey County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city with its own local government. Erwin is located in Black Township, which is a part of Posey County.
History
Erwin got its name from a man named David M. Erwin. He was a local merchant, which means he owned a business that sold goods to people in the area. The community was named in his honor.
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