Milford Junction, Indiana facts for kids
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Milford Junction, Indiana
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 Milford Junction, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Milford Junction, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46542
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| FIPS code | 18-49356 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439141 |
Milford Junction is a small unincorporated community located in Kosciusko County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's usually managed by the larger county it's a part of. Milford Junction is specifically found within Van Buren Township.
The Story of Milford Junction
Milford Junction got its name because it's a special spot where different train tracks meet or cross. This kind of meeting point is called a railroad junction. Think of it like a crossroads for trains! It's located just outside a town called Milford, which is how it got the "Milford" part of its name. These junctions were very important in the past for moving goods and people by train across the country.
