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Leipsic, Indiana
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Orange |
Township | Northeast |
Established | 1851 |
Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code |
47452
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Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
GNIS feature ID | 437763 |
Leipsic is an unincorporated community in Northeast Township, Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
The town was laid out in 1851 and was originally called Lancaster. The town was later renamed for the post office, which was apparently named after the German city of the same name.
A post office was established under the Leipsic name in 1852, and remained in operation until 1980.
Geography
Leipsic is located at 38°40′16″N 86°22′11″W / 38.67111°N 86.36972°W at an elevation of 715 feet.
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