Hurlburt, Indiana facts for kids
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Hurlburt, Indiana
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Railway station in Hurlburt (1910)
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 Hurlburt, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Hurlburt, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Porter |
| Township | Porter |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
46341
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| GNIS feature ID | 436641 |
Hurlburt is a small, unincorporated community located in Porter Township, within Porter County, in the state of Indiana in the United States. An "unincorporated community" is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but it still has a name and people live there.
History of Hurlburt
Hurlburt got its start a long time ago.
Early Days and the Post Office
A post office was first opened in Hurlburt in the year 1883. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for many years, until 1918.
How Hurlburt Got Its Name
The community of Hurlburt was named after one of the very first settlers in the area. These early settlers were pioneers who helped build up the region.
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