Kirby, Indiana facts for kids
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Kirby, Indiana
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 Kirby, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Kirby, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47403
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-39915 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437350 |
Kirby is a small, quiet place located in the state of Indiana in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own separate local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Van Buren Township, which is in Monroe County.
Kirby is situated at specific geographic coordinates: 39 degrees, 8 minutes, 12 seconds North latitude and 86 degrees, 36 minutes, 36 seconds West longitude. It sits at an elevation of about 837 feet (255 meters) above sea level.
History of Kirby
The community of Kirby was given its name to honor an early family who lived in the area. Many small communities in the United States were named after important founding families or early settlers. This tradition helped people remember those who first helped build and shape the community.
