Halls Corners, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Halls Corners, Indiana
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 Halls Corners, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Halls Corners, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Allen County |
| Township | Springfield |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46743
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435622 |
Halls Corners is a small, unincorporated community located in Springfield Township, within Allen County. This area is part of the state of Indiana in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government.
Discovering Halls Corners
Halls Corners is a quiet spot in Indiana. It's known for its history, especially how it got its name. Even though it doesn't have a mayor or city council, it's still a recognized place on maps.
Its History
The story of Halls Corners goes back many years. A post office was first set up here in 1851. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages.
The post office was originally located in the home of a man named Isaac Hall. Because of this, the community eventually became known as Halls Corners. The post office served the area for over 50 years. It finally closed its doors in 1905.
