Farmers, Rush County, Indiana facts for kids
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Farmers
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 Farmers, Rush County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Farmers, Rush County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Rush |
| Township | Ripley |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46115
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434397 |
Farmers is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of a larger area, like a township or county, but it does not have its own separate local government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it does not have its own city government. This means there is no mayor or city council just for Farmers. Instead, the government of Rush County or Ripley Township takes care of services. These services include things like maintaining roads, providing police protection, and offering fire services. People living in unincorporated areas still pay taxes and follow laws, just like those in cities.
Where is Farmers Located?
Farmers is located in Ripley Township, which is part of Rush County. Rush County is in the central part of the state of Indiana. The community is found at these coordinates: 39°41′56″N 85°32′14″W / 39.69889°N 85.53722°W. It is about 965 feet (294 meters) above sea level. The local time zone for Farmers is the Eastern Time Zone.
