Freedom, Indiana facts for kids
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Freedom, Indiana
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 Freedom, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Freedom, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47431
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 434803 |
Freedom is a small, unincorporated community located in Owen County, Indiana. An unincorporated community means it's a settlement that isn't officially organized as a city or town. Freedom is found in western Franklin Township.
It sits along a major road called U.S. Route 231. This community is southwest of Spencer, which is the main town for Owen County. Freedom is about 538 feet (164 meters) above sea level. Even though Freedom isn't an official town, it has its own post office with the ZIP code 47431.
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History of Freedom, Indiana
Freedom was first planned and settled in 1834. At that time, it was a very important place for shipping goods. People used large, flat boats called flatboats to move things on the water. The community's name comes from Joseph Freeland, who was one of the first people to settle there. A post office has been open in Freedom since 1834.
Famous People from Freedom
Freedom, Indiana, has been home to some interesting and brave people.
James Pierce: The Tarzan Actor
James Pierce was born in Freedom. He became famous for playing Tarzan in movies. He was also a great football player at Indiana University. His biggest movie role was in Tarzan and the Golden Lion.
The creator of Tarzan, Edgar Rice Burroughs, chose Pierce for the movie. Burroughs liked him so much that he introduced Pierce to his daughter, Joan. James and Joan later got married! They even played Tarzan and Jane together in 364 radio shows in the early 1930s. They stayed married until Joan passed away. They are buried side-by-side in Shelbyville, Indiana, with their graves marked "Tarzan and Jane."
Sammy L. Davis: Medal of Honor Hero
Sammy L. Davis is another notable person from Freedom. He was a U.S. Army Sergeant First Class. He received the Medal of Honor for his incredible bravery during the Vietnam War. The Medal of Honor is the highest award a soldier can get for courage.
Sammy L. Davis still lives in Freedom today. In 2014, the State of Indiana honored his heroism. They put up special highway memorial signs for him. These signs are at the entrances of State Route 46 and U.S. Route 231 in Owen County, Indiana.
See also
In Spanish: Freedom (Indiana) para niños
