Heusler, Indiana facts for kids
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Heusler, Indiana
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 Heusler, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Heusler, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Posey |
| Township | Marrs |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47712
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436079 |
Heusler is a small place in Posey County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Marrs Township.
History of Heusler
Heusler got its start a long time ago. In 1893, a post office was opened there. A post office is where people send and receive mail. The person in charge of this post office was named Ernest H. C. Heusler. He was the one who gave the community its name! The post office helped people connect with others by mail for about ten years, closing down in 1903.
Where is Heusler Located?
Heusler is found in the southwestern part of Indiana. It's located in Posey County, which is right next to the Wabash River and the Ohio River. The community sits at an elevation of about 469 feet (which is about 143 meters) above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but it's above the level of the ocean.
