Murray, Indiana facts for kids
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Murray, Indiana
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Wells County's location in Indiana
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 Murray, Indiana
Location in Wells County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells |
| Township | Lancaster |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46714
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-51966 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439894 |
Murray is an unincorporated area near Lancaster Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
An old variant name of the community was called New Lancaster. A post office was established at Murray in 1837, and remained in operation until 1902.
On February 29, 1996, Murray was inadvertently strafed by a military aircraft, though no injuries resulted.
Geography
Murray is located on State Highway 116.
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