Minshall, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Minshall, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Minshall, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Raccoon |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47832
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439274 |
Minshall is a small, unincorporated community located in Parke County, Indiana, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Minshall is also sometimes called Minchel or Odd. It is part of Raccoon Township.
History of Minshall
Minshall has an interesting past! A post office was opened here in 1884. It was given the unique name of "Odd." This post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1901. The name "Minshall" itself comes from something important found nearby. It was named after local deposits of a type of coal called Minshall coal. This shows how important mining was in the area's history.
Minshall's Geography
Minshall is located in a specific spot in Indiana. You can find it at coordinates 39°40′18″N 87°13′18″W / 39.67167°N 87.22167°W. This community sits at an elevation of 548 feet above sea level. That's about 167 meters high. It's nestled within the landscape of Parke County.
