Hollandsburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Hollandsburg, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Hollandsburg, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47872
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449670 |
Hollandsburg or Hollandsburgh is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Hollandsburg in 1853, and remained in operation until 1902. The community was named for a Kentucky minister named Holland who was a personal friend of John Collings, who built the first residence.
Geography
Hollandsburg is located at 39°45′37″N 87°04′20″W / 39.76028°N 87.07222°W at an elevation of 741 feet.
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