Leatherwood, Indiana facts for kids
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Leatherwood, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Leatherwood, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Adams |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47872
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452165 |
Leatherwood is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Leatherwood in 1880, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1894. The community took its name from nearby Leatherwood Branch creek.
Geography
Leatherwood is located at 39°45′06″N 87°17′07″W / 39.75167°N 87.28528°W.
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