Heilman, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heilman, Indiana
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 Heilman, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Heilman, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Pigeon |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47523
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 435983 |
Heilman is a small, quiet place in Warrick County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Pigeon Township.
Heilman's Story
Heilman has a bit of history! A long time ago, in 1881, a post office was opened there. This was a really important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for many years, until 1903.
The community of Heilman got its name from a local family who were among the first settlers in the area. It's cool how places can be named after the people who helped start them!
Where is Heilman?
Heilman is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 38°09′27″N 87°05′25″W / 38.15750°N 87.09028°W. This means it's in the northern part of Warrick County, not too far from other towns. It sits at an elevation of about 149 meters (489 feet) above sea level.
