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Locke, Indiana
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 Locke, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Locke, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Township | Locke |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| ZIP code |
46550
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| FIPS code | 18-44496 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438200 |
Locke is a small, quiet place in Indiana. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Locke Township, located in Elkhart County.
History of Locke
When Locke Was Started
The community of Locke was officially planned and started in the year 1867. This means that people began to organize and build the settlement around that time.
How Locke Got Its Name
Locke received its name from the larger area it is located within, which is Locke Township. It's common for smaller communities to be named after the township or county they belong to.
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