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Mohawk, Indiana
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 Mohawk, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Mohawk, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Hancock |
| Township | Buck Creek |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| ZIP code |
46140
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| FIPS code | 18-50076 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439311 |
Mohawk is a small place in Indiana that is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city, but it's still a community where people live. Mohawk is located in Buck Creek Township, which is part of Hancock County, Indiana.
Mohawk's Past: A Look at Its History
Mohawk was officially planned and mapped out in 1883. When the community was first created, it was given its name to honor the Mohawk people, a famous Native American group.
Mohawk's Post Office: Connecting the Community
A post office was opened in Mohawk in 1882. This office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It served the community for many years until it closed down in 1955.
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