Markland, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Markland, Indiana
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 Markland, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Markland, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Switzerland |
| Township | York |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47043
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438623 |
Markland is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Markland is located in Switzerland County, specifically in York Township.
You might have heard of the Markland Locks and Dam on the Ohio River. This important structure was named after the Markland community nearby.
A Look Back in Time
How Markland Got Its Name
Markland was first planned out in 1874. A person named Charles Markland created the community, and it was named after him.
The Old Post Office
A post office opened in Markland in 1873. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for many years until it closed down in 1944.
