Maplewood, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maplewood, Indiana
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 Maplewood, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Maplewood, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hendricks |
| Township | Middle |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| ZIP code |
46167
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| FIPS code | 18-46620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438584 |
Maplewood is a small, unincorporated community located in Hendricks County, 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 called Middle Township.
A Look Back: Maplewood's History
Maplewood once had its own post office. This post office first opened in 1880. When it first started, it was called "Progress."
Just one year later, in 1881, the post office's name was changed. It became known as Maplewood. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed its doors in 1912.
Where is Maplewood?
Maplewood is located in the state of Indiana. Its exact spot on a map can be found using special numbers called coordinates. These coordinates help people find the precise location of places all over the world.
Maplewood's coordinates are 39°50′04″N 86°30′19″W / 39.83444°N 86.50528°W. This means it's at 39 degrees, 50 minutes, and 4 seconds North latitude. It's also at 86 degrees, 30 minutes, and 19 seconds West longitude. The elevation of Maplewood is about 945 feet above sea level.
