Leatherwood, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 a small, unincorporated community located in Adams Township, which is part of Parke County, in the state of Indiana, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
History
The community of Leatherwood got its start with a post office. This post office opened in 1880. It helped people send and receive mail in the area. However, the post office didn't stay open for very long. It closed down in 1894, just 14 years after it began. The name "Leatherwood" comes from a nearby stream called Leatherwood Branch creek.
Geography
Leatherwood is found at specific geographic coordinates. These coordinates are 39 degrees, 45 minutes, 6 seconds North latitude and 87 degrees, 17 minutes, 7 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint the exact location of Leatherwood on a map. The community is located in Parke County, Indiana.
