Holmesville, Indiana facts for kids
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Holmesville, Indiana
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 Holmesville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Holmesville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | New Durham |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| ZIP code |
46350
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| FIPS code | 18-34355 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436338 |
Holmesville is a small place in Indiana, United States, that does not have its own local government. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. Holmesville is located in New Durham Township, which is in LaPorte County.
History of Holmesville
Holmesville was officially planned and laid out in 1855. A man named Hiram Holmes was responsible for this, and the community was named after him.
Early Services
For many years, Holmesville had its own post office. This post office opened in 1854, making it easier for people in the area to send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1895.
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