Madalline, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Madalline, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Madalline, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47872
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452213 |
Madalline is a small, unincorporated community located in Union Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. An "unincorporated community" 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 governed by the county.
A Glimpse into Madalline's Past
Madalline once had its own post office! A post office is where people send and receive mail. This post office opened its doors in 1852. It was an important place for the community. However, it only stayed open for about ten years. The post office closed down in 1862.
Where is Madalline Located?
Madalline is found in the state of Indiana. Its exact location can be described using special numbers called coordinates. These coordinates are like an address for a spot on a map. Madalline is located at 39 degrees, 43 minutes, and 56 seconds North latitude. It is also at 87 degrees, 4 minutes, and 50 seconds West longitude. This tells us its precise spot on Earth.
