Kasson, Indiana facts for kids
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Kasson, Indiana
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 Kasson, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Kasson, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vanderburgh |
| Township | German |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47720
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437171 |
Kasson is a small, unincorporated community located in German Township, Vanderburgh County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Being "unincorporated" means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government, but it's still a recognized place where people live.
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History of Kasson
Kasson had a post office that opened in 1861. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1902.
Geography and Important Roads
Kasson has a very interesting location because of its geography. Before cars were invented and roads were paved, people often traveled on higher ground. This higher ground was usually found along ridges. Kasson is special because it sits where two very old ridge roads meet. These old roads later became modern highways.
Ancient Trails and Modern Highways
Two important roads, Indiana Highway 65 and Red Bank Road, meet in Kasson. These roads are part of an even older path called the Red Banks Trace. This ancient wilderness road connected Henderson, Kentucky, to Vincennes, Indiana. The Red Banks Trace was also part of a much larger trail known as the Natchez Trace.
This old trail generally follows a ridge. This ridge separates the areas where water drains into the Wabash River from where it drains into the Ohio River. Animals and Native Americans used this trail long before European settlers arrived in the area. You can learn more about this historical path here: Historical Marker for Red Banks Trace.
Indiana Highway 65 also runs through Kasson, going east and west. This highway was originally a path used by pioneers and stagecoaches. It connected the city of Evansville to New Harmony, Indiana. The part of Highway 65 that goes through Kasson is also built on top of a ridge.
How Water Flows in Kasson
Because of Kasson's unique location on these ridges, something interesting happens with rainwater. If rain falls on one side of a ridge in Kasson, that water might flow into the Ohio River. But if rain falls on the other side of the same ridge, that water could end up flowing into the Wabash River. This shows how the land's shape can direct water in different ways.
