Lotus, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lotus, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Lotus, Indiana Location in Indiana Show map of Indiana Lotus, Indiana Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Union
Township	Center
Elevation	1,043 ft (318 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	47353
Area code(s)	765
GNIS feature ID	438336

Lotus is a small, unincorporated community located in Center Township, Union County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Being "unincorporated" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a township or county, for its services.

A Look at Lotus's Past

Lotus once had its own post office. This post office first opened its doors in 1865. For nearly 40 years, it served the community, helping people send and receive mail. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1903. This was a common change in many smaller communities as transportation and communication methods improved over time.