Georgia, Indiana facts for kids
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Georgia, Indiana
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 Georgia, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Georgia, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Spice Valley |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| ZIP code |
47446
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| FIPS code | 18-27396 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450950 |
Georgia is a small, quiet place in Indiana, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own official town government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Spice Valley Township in Lawrence County.
History of Georgia
Georgia was officially "platted" in 1853. When a place is platted, it means someone drew up a map. This map shows where streets, lots, and public areas would be. It's like planning out a new neighborhood.
The community was named after the state of Georgia. In 1857, a post office was opened in Georgia. This was important because it allowed people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1917.
