Gooseport, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gooseport, Indiana
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Washington County's location in Indiana
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 Gooseport, Indiana
Location in Washington County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Gibson |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47170
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452182 |
Gooseport is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's not a big city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and maybe a few businesses that are part of a larger area, like a township or county, rather than having its own separate town rules. Gooseport is located in Washington County, specifically within Gibson Township.
Where is Gooseport?
Gooseport is located in the southern part of Indiana. Its exact location is given by geographic coordinates: 38 degrees, 42 minutes, 36 seconds North latitude and 85 degrees, 56 minutes, 27 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint Gooseport on a map of the world.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community, like Gooseport, is a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own official local government. This means it doesn't have a mayor or a city council that makes laws just for Gooseport. Instead, the rules and services for the community are handled by the larger area it's part of, which is Gibson Township and Washington County.
- No separate government: Unlike a city or town, there isn't a local government just for Gooseport.
- Services from the county: Things like roads, police, and fire services are usually provided by the county government.
- Part of a township: Gooseport is located within Gibson Township, which is a smaller division of Washington County.
