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Kratzville, Indiana
Kratzville, Indiana is located in Indiana
Kratzville, Indiana
Kratzville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Kratzville, Indiana is located in the United States
Kratzville, Indiana
Kratzville, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Vanderburgh
Township Center
Elevation
433 ft (132 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
47711
Area code(s) 812, 930
GNIS feature ID 449051

Kratzville is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government.

People live and work in Kratzville, but its services, like police or fire protection, usually come from the larger Vanderburgh County or a nearby city.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses. It does not have its own separate government. Instead, it is part of a larger county or township.

This is different from a city or town. Cities and towns have their own mayors and councils. They also have their own local laws.

Where is Kratzville Located?

Kratzville is found in Center Township. This township is located within Vanderburgh County, Indiana.

It is actually located inside the city limits of Evansville. Evansville is a much larger city nearby. Kratzville sits about 433 feet (132 meters) above sea level.

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