Longwood Crossing, Indiana facts for kids

Longwood Crossing is a small place in Fayette County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city. It doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

A Look Back: The Post Office Story

Long ago, Longwood Crossing had its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office had two different names over time.

It first opened in 1832. Back then, it was called Philpotts Mills. A few years later, in 1837, its name changed. It became known simply as Longwood. The Longwood post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down for good in 1901.