Limedale, Indiana facts for kids
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Limedale, Indiana
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 Limedale, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Limedale, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Putnam |
| Township | Greencastle |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46135
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437898 |
Limedale is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of Greencastle Township in Putnam County.
The Story of Limedale
Limedale began in the year 1864. It got its name from the many lime quarries in the area. A lime quarry is a place where people dig up limestone.
In 1873, a post office opened in Limedale. This was a place where people could send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years. It finally closed down in 1909.
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