Evanston, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Evanston, Indiana
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 Evanston, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Evanston, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Spencer |
| Township | Huff |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47531
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434257 |
Evanston is a small place in Indiana, USA. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Huff Township in Spencer County.
Evanston's Story: A Look Back
Evanston has a simple but interesting history. A post office was first opened here in 1891. This was a really important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1989.
Where is Evanston Located?
Evanston is found in the state of Indiana. It sits at a height of about 413 feet (or 126 meters) above sea level. You can find its exact spot on a map using these coordinates: 38 degrees, 2 minutes, 22 seconds North, and 86 degrees, 50 minutes, 30 seconds West. The closest bigger town to Evanston is Tell City.
