Hickory Corner, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hickory Corner, Indiana
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 Hickory Corner, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Hickory Corner, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Owen |
| Township | Marion |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47427
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436098 |
Hickory Corner is a small, quiet place in Owen County, Indiana, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and maybe a few businesses that aren't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's located in the northwest part of Marion Township.
You can find Hickory Corner near where County Road 1500 West and Orman Road meet. It's about 20 miles west of Spencer, which is the main town and "county seat" for Owen County. A county seat is like the capital city for a county, where the government offices are. Hickory Corner sits at an elevation of 643 feet (196 meters) above sea level.
Education and Schools
Kids living in Hickory Corner attend schools that are part of the Spencer-Owen Community Schools district. This district includes a high school called Owen Valley Community High School. Students from different parts of Owen County come together to learn at these schools.
