Farmers Retreat, Indiana facts for kids
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Farmers Retreat
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 Farmers Retreat, Indiana
Location in Dearborn County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dearborn |
| Township | Caesar Creek |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| ZIP code |
47018
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| FIPS code | 18-22756 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434404 |
Farmers Retreat is a small, unincorporated community located in Dearborn County, Indiana. It is part of Caesar Creek Township. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
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History of Farmers Retreat
Farmers Retreat has a rich history, with its roots going back to the mid-1800s.
Early Days and Community Life
A post office was first opened in Farmers Retreat in 1852. It served the community for many years, helping people send and receive mail. The post office eventually closed its doors in 1925.
The heart of Farmers Retreat has long been the St. John Lutheran Church. This church was founded way back in 1843. For a long time, the church also operated a school. Many children from the community attended this school, which taught grades 1 through 8.
Pruss Airport
Right in the middle of Farmers Retreat, there's a grassy field that's quite unique. Since the 1960s, this field has been used as a small airstrip. Its owner, Barry Pruss, uses it for planes. It's even officially recognized as Pruss Airport by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).
How Farmers Retreat Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how Farmers Retreat got its name? There are some interesting stories! These stories are connected to a group called Morgan's Raiders. This group traveled through the area in 1863 during the American Civil War.
One story says that local farmers "retreated," or moved away, to avoid any trouble. Another story suggests that farmers left their homes, perhaps out of curiosity or ready to act, but then went back when Morgan's Raiders didn't show up in their exact spot.
Before it was called Farmers Retreat, the community had a different name: Opptown.
