Gem, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gem, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Gem, Indiana Location in Indiana Show map of Indiana Gem, Indiana Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Hancock
Township	Sugar Creek
Elevation	856 ft (261 m)
ZIP code	46140
FIPS code	18-27198
GNIS feature ID	435008

Gem is a small, unincorporated community located in Sugar Creek Township, within Hancock County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area, in this case, Sugar Creek Township.

Gem's Past: A Brief History

Gem was never officially planned out with streets and lots like many towns. It simply grew over time.

Early Buildings in Gem

The first important buildings in Gem appeared in 1871. These included a general store and a saw mill. A saw mill is a place where logs are cut into lumber.

The Post Office Years

A post office was opened in Gem in 1877. This meant people in the community could send and receive mail right there. The post office served the area for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1907.