McKinley, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
McKinley, Indiana
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Washington County's location in Indiana
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 McKinley, Indiana
Location in Washington County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47108
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 438896 |
McKinley is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger area, like a township or county, rather than having its own separate town government. McKinley is located in Jefferson Township, which is in Washington County.
A Look Back: McKinley's History
McKinley had its own post office starting in 1891. A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years. It stayed open until 1934.
It is believed that the community was named after William McKinley. He was an important person in American history. William McKinley served as the 25th President of the United States. He was president from 1897 until 1901.
Where is McKinley? Geography Facts
McKinley is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 38 degrees, 44 minutes, 41 seconds North latitude, and 86 degrees, 12 minutes, 38 seconds West longitude. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
