Laugheryville, Indiana facts for kids
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Laugheryville, Indiana
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 Laugheryville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Laugheryville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Laughery |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47006
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452132 |
Laugheryville is a small, unincorporated community located in Ripley County, in the state of Indiana, United States. It is found within Laughery Township. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is governed by the larger county or township it is part of.
History of Laugheryville
Laugheryville has a history that goes back to 1847. In that year, the area was officially platted. To plat a place means to draw a detailed map of it. This map divides the land into smaller sections or lots. It's like planning out a neighborhood before any buildings are constructed.
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