Lawton, Indiana facts for kids
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Lawton, Indiana
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 Lawton, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Lawton, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pulaski |
| Township | Tippecanoe |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46996
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| GNIS feature ID | 437679 |
Lawton is a small place located in Pulaski County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own official local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Tippecanoe Township.
A Look Back at Lawton's Past
Lawton has a short but interesting history. One important event for the community was the opening of its very own post office.
The Lawton Post Office
A post office was set up in Lawton in the year 1902. A post office is where people send and receive letters and packages. It is an important place for a community to connect with the outside world. However, the post office in Lawton did not stay open for very long. It closed down just four years later, in 1906. This means that for a brief time, Lawton had its own postal service, which was a big deal for the people living there.
