Indian Village, Noble County, Indiana facts for kids
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Indian Village
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Indian Village United Methodist Church, originally built as a United Brethren Church.
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 Indian Village, Noble County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Indian Village, Noble County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Noble |
| Township | Sparta |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46732
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450549 |
Indian Village is a small community located in Noble County, Indiana. It is an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. This community was once known as Alcinda.
History of Indian Village
Indian Village has an interesting past. A post office was opened here in 1867. This helped people send and receive mail. However, the post office closed down in 1888.
This community is also famous for being the home of a significant leader. Chief Papakeecha of the Miami tribe lived here. He stayed in a one-story brick house from 1827 to 1834. This area was part of an Indian reservation, which was land set aside for Native American tribes.
Where is Indian Village Located?
Indian Village is found in Indiana. It is about 1.5 miles south of a town called Cromwell. It is also located 2 miles east of Lake Wawasee, which is a large lake. You can find Indian Village where Indiana State Road 5 meets County Road W 100 N.
