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Gadsden, Indiana
Boone County's location in Indiana
Boone County's location in Indiana
Gadsden, Indiana is located in Boone County, Indiana
Gadsden, Indiana
Gadsden, Indiana
Location in Boone County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Boone
Township Union
Elevation
951 ft (290 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46052
FIPS code 18-26188
GNIS feature ID 434912

Gadsden is a small, quiet place in Boone County, Indiana. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Union Township.

Gadsden: A Look at This Indiana Community

Gadsden is located in the United States, specifically in the state of Indiana. It sits within Boone County, which is a county in the central part of Indiana. The community is part of Union Township, one of the many townships that make up Boone County.

Gadsden's Past: A Brief History

Like many small communities, Gadsden has a bit of history. One important part of its past involves its post office. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail.

The Gadsden Post Office

Gadsden had its very own post office starting in the year 1887. This was a busy time for mail delivery! However, the post office didn't stay open forever. It closed down in 1909. After that, people in Gadsden likely got their mail from a nearby town.

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