Farmers, Indiana facts for kids
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Farmers, Indiana
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 Farmers, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Farmers, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47427
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434398 |
Farmers is a small, quiet community in the state of Indiana, United States. It's located in the southwest part of Owen County, within Franklin Township. This community is about twelve miles south of Spencer, which is the main town of Owen County. Farmers is also sometimes called Farmers Station. It sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 meters) above sea level.
History of Farmers
The community of Farmers got its name from a local merchant whose last name was Farmer. A post office was first opened here in 1869, and it was called Farmers Station. In 1882, the name of the post office was changed to just Farmers. It continued to serve the community until it closed down in 1931.
Where is Farmers Located?
- Farmers is located on the western side of the White River.
- A major road, U.S. Route 231, passes just north of the community.
- There is a cemetery called McIndoo Cemetery in Farmers. It is found on Hickam Road, between the railroad tracks and the river.
Schools in Farmers
Kids living in Farmers attend schools that are part of the Spencer-Owen Community Schools district. This district includes Owen Valley Community High School, where older students go.
