Monitor, Indiana facts for kids
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Monitor, Indiana
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Tippecanoe County's location in Indiana
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 Monitor, Indiana
Location in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Perry |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47905
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439326 |
Monitor is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Monitor is located in Perry Township, which is part of Tippecanoe County.
History of Monitor
Early Days and Name Change
Long ago, this community had a different name. It was originally called Cynthyana. Over time, its name changed to Monitor.
The Post Office
A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. One was opened in Monitor in the year 1864. This was an important service for the people living there. The post office stayed open for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1902.
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