Jessup, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jessup, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Jessup, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Florida |
| Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47874
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437002 |
Jessup (sometimes called Jessups Station) is a small place in Indiana, USA. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a larger area called Florida Township in Parke County.
History of Jessup
Jessup has a simple but interesting past. A long time ago, in 1867, a post office was opened there. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for many years, helping the community connect with the outside world. It finally closed its doors in 1948.
The community got its name from an early settler. This person, known as Mr. Jessup, was one of the first people to live in the area. He was an important and well-known resident, so the community was named after him.
Where is Jessup? (Geography)
Jessup is located in the western part of Indiana. You can find it at a specific spot on a map: 39 degrees, 39 minutes, 26 seconds North latitude and 87 degrees, 15 minutes, 24 seconds West longitude.
The land where Jessup is located is about 531 feet (or 161 meters) above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but it's also not right at sea level.
