New Burlington, Indiana facts for kids

New Burlington is a small, unincorporated community located in Delaware County, Indiana, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually governed by the county it's in.

History

The story of New Burlington includes its time as a place with its own post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. The post office in New Burlington first opened its doors in 1838. It served the community for many years, helping people connect through letters and packages. However, in 1901, the post office was closed down. This meant that people in New Burlington likely had to travel to a nearby town to send or pick up their mail after that time.