Klemmes Corner, Indiana facts for kids
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Klemmes Corner, Indiana
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Franklin |
Township | Highland |
Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
ZIP code |
47012
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FIPS code | 18-40122 |
GNIS feature ID | 449792 |
Klemmes Corner is a small, unincorporated community located in Indiana. It's found in Highland Township, which is part of Franklin County. 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.
The Story of Klemmes Corner
Klemmes Corner got its name from a man named Albert Klemme. He owned a store right there in the community.
For many years, Klemmes Corner had its very own post office. This post office was known as Blue Creek. It helped people send and receive mail from 1849 until 1904. That's over 50 years of mail service for the community!
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