Farabee, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Farabee, Indiana
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Washington County's location in Indiana
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 Farabee, Indiana
Location in Washington County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Pierce |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47167
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434387 |
Farabee is a small, unincorporated community located in the state of Indiana, United States. It is found within Washington County, specifically in Pierce Township. An "unincorporated community" means it is a group of homes or businesses that does not have its own local government.
History of Farabee
Farabee has an interesting past. A post office was first opened in Farabee in 1859. This was a very important place where people could send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It stayed in operation until 1934. The community of Farabee was named after a person named Alfred Farabee. He was the local postmaster, which means he was in charge of the post office at that time.
Where is Farabee?
Farabee is located in the state of Indiana. You can find its exact spot on a map using special numbers called geographic coordinates. Farabee is located at 38°33′25″N 86°00′57″W / 38.55694°N 86.01583°W. These numbers help pinpoint any place on Earth.
