King, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
King, Indiana
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 King, Indiana
Location in Indiana
King, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| Township | Patoka |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| ZIP code |
47670
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| FIPS code | 18-39780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437317 |
King is a small, unincorporated community in Indiana, United States. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. King is located in Patoka Township, which is part of Gibson County. Sometimes, people also call this community Kings or King's Station.
History of King
The community of King started in the early 1850s. This was when the Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad built its tracks through the area. The railroad helped connect towns and transport goods. The community was named after John King, who was one of the first people to settle there.
A post office was opened in King in 1882. A post office is where people can send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1908.
Geography of King
King is located in the southwestern part of Indiana. Its exact location can be described using geographic coordinates. These coordinates are like an address on a map. King is found at 38 degrees, 18 minutes, 15 seconds North latitude. It is also at 87 degrees, 34 minutes, 34 seconds West longitude. This means it's in the Northern and Western hemispheres.
