Herbst, Indiana facts for kids
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Herbst, Indiana
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Location of Herbst in Grant County, Indiana.
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 Herbst, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Herbst, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Grant |
| Township | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 99 |
| • Density | 727.94/sq mi (281.19/km2) |
| ZIP code |
46953
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| FIPS code | 18-33178 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583455 |
Herbst is a small community in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's located in Grant County, within Franklin Township. Herbst is called a "census-designated place," which means it's an area that the government counts for population. It is not officially a city or town. In 2010, about 112 people lived there.
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History of Herbst
Early Days of the Post Office
Herbst had its own post office starting in 1880. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The first person to be in charge of the post office was August H. Herbst.
Post Office Closes
The post office in Herbst served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1962. After that, people in Herbst would have gotten their mail from a nearby post office.
Geography of Herbst
Where is Herbst Located?
Herbst is found in the western part of Grant County. It is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) southwest of Marion. Marion is the main city and the county seat for Grant County.
Herbst is also located about 2 miles (3 kilometers) east of another community called Swayzee. This helps you get an idea of where Herbst is on a map.
Size of the Area
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the area known as Herbst is quite small. It covers about 0.14 square miles (0.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Herbst Population Facts
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Herbst changes over time. This is called the population. The U.S. Census Bureau counts how many people live in different places every ten years.
Population Changes Over Time
In 2010, the population of Herbst was 112 people. By the year 2020, the population had changed slightly. The census showed that 99 people lived in Herbst in 2020. This means the population became a little smaller during that ten-year period.
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| 2020 | 99 | — | |
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See also
You can also read about Herbst (Indiana) for kids in Spanish: Herbst (Indiana) para niños
