Messick, Indiana facts for kids

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Messick
Unincorporated community
Country United States
State Indiana
County Henry
Township Blue River
Elevation 1,086 ft (331 m)
ZIP code 47362
FIPS code 18-48546
GNIS feature ID 439043

Messick is an unincorporated community in Blue River Township, Henry County, Indiana.

History

Messick was founded in 1882 when the railroad was extended to that point. A man named Messick owned a general store in town. A post office was established in Messick in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1926.

Geography

Messick is located at 39°58′31″N 85°18′10″W / 39.97528°N 85.30278°W / 39.97528; -85.30278.

Municipalities and communities of Henry County, Indiana, United States
City
Towns
Townships
  • Blue River
  • Dudley
  • Fall Creek
  • Franklin
  • Greensboro
  • Harrison
  • Henry
  • Jefferson
  • Liberty
  • Prairie
  • Spiceland
  • Stoney Creek
  • Wayne
Unincorporated
communities
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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