Klaasville, Indiana facts for kids
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Klaasville, Indiana
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 Klaasville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Klaasville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lake |
| Township | Hanover |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| ZIP code |
46303 (Cedar Lake)
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| Area code(s) | 219 |
| FIPS code | 18-40104 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437373 |
Klaasville is a small, unincorporated community located in Hanover Township, within Lake County, Indiana. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government.
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Exploring Klaasville's Past
Klaasville has a short but interesting history. It was once a more active place, especially for mail services.
When Klaasville Had a Post Office
A post office was opened in Klaasville in 1882. This was an important service for the people living there. It allowed them to send and receive letters and packages.
The Post Office Closes Its Doors
However, the post office did not stay open for very long. It stopped operating in 1902. This means it served the community for about 20 years.
How Klaasville Got Its Name
The community was named after the Klaas family. They were German American pioneers who were among the first settlers in the area. Many places are named after the families who first settled there.
