Fairview, Randolph County, Indiana facts for kids
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Fairview
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 Fairview
Location in Indiana
Fairview
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Green |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47373
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830508 |
Fairview is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Green Township. This area is part of Randolph County in the U.S. state of Indiana. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government.
A Look Back at Fairview
Fairview was first planned out in 1838. This means someone created a map showing where streets and building lots would be. It was like drawing up the blueprint for a new neighborhood.
A post office opened in Fairview in 1843. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1901.
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