Gates Corner, Indiana facts for kids

Gates Corner is a small place in Delaware County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county government.

A Glimpse into Gates Corner's Past

Gates Corner has a short but interesting history. For a few years, it was home to its very own post office! This post office was named "Gates" and it helped people send and receive letters and packages. It opened its doors in 1898 and served the community until 1901. After that, the post office closed, and people in Gates Corner likely used a post office in a nearby town.