Homer, Indiana facts for kids
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Homer, Indiana
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 Homer, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Homer, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Rush |
| Township | Walker |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46146
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830518 |
Homer (also called Goddard or Slabtown) is a small community in Rush County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Even so, Homer has its own post office where people can send and receive mail. The community uses the ZIP code 46146.
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A Look at Homer's History
Homer was first known as Slabtown. This name came about around 1850. That's when a sawmill was built there. A sawmill is a place where logs are cut into lumber.
Post Offices in Homer
Before it was called Homer, the community had a post office named Goddard. This post office opened in 1840 but closed in 1852. Then, a new post office opened in 1854. This one was named Homer, and it served the community until the year 2000.
Summer Workshops for Kids
Starting in 1967, Homer became a special place for young people. Many workshops were held there for kids from Rush County. Elementary school students and high schoolers came for summer weekend camps.
These camps taught many fun skills. Kids learned about drama, public speaking, history, and woodworking. They also explored photography, fitness, and creative writing. Hundreds of children spent parts of their summers in Homer during the 1960s and 1980s.
The boys at the camps slept in old train cars that were no longer used. The girls camped in a nearby barn. Later, they slept in the basement of the Homer Federated Church. These workshops created many lasting memories for the youth of Rush County.
Where is Homer Located?
Homer is found along State Road 44. It is located west-southwest of Rushville. Rushville is the main city and county seat of Rush County.
Famous People from Homer
- Marjorie Pebworth, who became a legislator in Illinois, was born in Homer. A legislator is a person who makes laws for a state or country.
