Lacy, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lacy, Indiana
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Martin County's location in Indiana
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 Lacy, Indiana
Location in Martin County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Martin |
| Township | Halbert |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47581
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-40680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451128 |
Lacy is a small, unincorporated community located in Halbert Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or town council. Instead, it's managed by the county government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Lacy is different from a city or town. It doesn't have its own official borders or a separate government. Instead, it's part of a larger area, usually a county or a township. For Lacy, that means it's part of Martin County and specifically Halbert Township. People living in Lacy follow the rules and services provided by the county.
A Bit of History
Lacy has a short but interesting history regarding its communication services. A post office was officially opened in Lacy in the year 1901. This would have been a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. Having a post office meant the community was active enough to need its own mail service.
However, the post office in Lacy didn't stay open for very long. It was closed down, or "discontinued," just three years later, in 1904. This might have happened for several reasons, like changes in population or new ways of delivering mail in the area. Even though it was brief, the post office was a key part of Lacy's early days.
