Marrs Center, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marrs Center, Indiana
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 Marrs Center, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Marrs Center, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Posey |
| Township | Marrs |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47620
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438645 |
Marrs Center is a small, quiet place in Indiana, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Marrs Township in Posey County.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Marrs Center is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city hall or mayor. It doesn't have its own separate government. Instead, the services for the community, like roads and public safety, are managed by the larger county or township it belongs to.
A Bit of History
Marrs Center got its name from the township it's located in, which is Marrs Township. This is a common way for smaller communities to be named. It helps people know which larger area they are a part of.
Where is Marrs Center?
Marrs Center is found in Posey County, in the southwestern part of Indiana. It's located at coordinates 37°56′44″N 87°45′18″W. The elevation of Marrs Center is about 443 feet (135 meters) above sea level. People in Marrs Center use the Central Time Zone.
