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Milners Corner is a small place located in Hancock County, Indiana, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

The Story of Milners Corner

Milners Corner got its name in 1850. It was named after a person called James Milner. This was a common way for small places to get their names back then, often after important people who lived there or owned land.

Mail and Milners Corner

For many years, Milners Corner had its own post office. This post office opened in 1868. Having a post office was a big deal for a small community. It meant people could send and receive letters and packages easily. This helped connect the people of Milners Corner with the rest of the country. The post office stayed open for a long time, but it was eventually closed in 1903.

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