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Kreitzburg, Indiana
Kreitzburg, Indiana is located in Indiana
Kreitzburg, Indiana
Kreitzburg, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Kreitzburg, Indiana is located in the United States
Kreitzburg, Indiana
Kreitzburg, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Lake
Township St. John
Elevation
702 ft (214 m)
ZIP code
46311 (Dyer)
Area code(s) 219
FIPS code 18-40554
GNIS feature ID 437453

Kreitzburg is a small, unincorporated community located in Lake County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of St. John Township. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town with a mayor. Instead, it's usually managed by the county or township government.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community, like Kreitzburg, is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. This means they don't have their own separate local government. Instead, the services they need, like roads and police, are provided by the larger county or township.

How Kreitzburg is Governed

For Kreitzburg, the St. John Township and Lake County governments handle most of the public services. This includes things like maintaining local roads and providing emergency services. Residents of Kreitzburg follow the rules and regulations set by these larger government bodies.

Where is Kreitzburg Located?

Kreitzburg is found in the northwestern part of Indiana. It's situated within Lake County, which is close to the border with Illinois. The community is specifically located in St. John Township.

Geographical Details

The coordinates for Kreitzburg are approximately 41 degrees, 26 minutes, 9 seconds North latitude and 87 degrees, 31 minutes, 16 seconds West longitude. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The elevation of Kreitzburg is about 702 feet (214 meters) above sea level. This means it's relatively flat, which is common for much of Indiana.

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