Hesston, Indiana facts for kids
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Hesston
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | Galena |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| ZIP code |
46350
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| FIPS code | 18-33232 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436073 |
Hesston is an unincorporated community in Galena Township, LaPorte County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Hesston in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900. The community was named for P. M. Hess, an early settler.
Culture
The Hesston Steam Museum, which contains several railroads with multiple track gauges including 3 ft (914 mm) narrow gauge, 2 ft (610 mm) narrow gauge, Error: gauge specification "14in" not known gauge, and 71⁄2 in (190.5 mm) gauge, is located just west of Hesston.
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