Millersburg, Orange County, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Millersburg
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 Millersburg, Orange County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Millersburg, Orange County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Orange |
| Township | Stampers Creek |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47454
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451224 |
Millersburg is a small place located in the state of Indiana, in the 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 separate local government, like a city or a town would. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Stampers Creek Township within Orange County.
A Look Back in Time
How Millersburg Got Its Name
Millersburg has an interesting story behind its name! The community was named after a person named Greenup Miller. He was an important figure in the area's early days.
Around the year 1833, Greenup Miller decided to open a store in this location. Because he was the one who started this important business, people decided to name the community "Millersburg" in his honor. It's a way to remember the person who helped the community begin to grow.
