Fincastle, Indiana facts for kids
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Fincastle, Indiana
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 Fincastle, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Fincastle, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Putnam |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46172
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434481 |
Fincastle is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Fincastle was laid out in 1838. The community's name may be derived from Fincastle, Virginia. A post office was established at Fincastle in 1847, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.
Geography
Fincastle is located at 39°48′29″N 86°53′42″W / 39.80806°N 86.89500°W.
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