Kirksville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kirksville, Indiana
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 Kirksville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Kirksville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Indian Creek |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 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 | 18-39996 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437361 |
Kirksville is a small, unincorporated community located in Indian Creek Township. This area is part of Monroe County, in the state of Indiana in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
A Look Back: Kirksville's History
Kirksville has a simple but interesting past. A place for sending and receiving mail, called a post office, was set up in Kirksville in 1879. This post office served the community for many years, helping people connect through letters and packages. It stayed open until 1905.
The community of Kirksville got its name from a family called the Kirk family. The Kirks were important to the area because they ran a local store. This store was likely a central spot where people could buy supplies and meet up. A well-known country music singer, Junior Brown, grew up near Kirksville.
