Newville, Indiana facts for kids
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Newville
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 Newville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Newville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Township | Newville |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| ZIP code |
46721
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| FIPS code | 18-53766 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440155 |
Newville is a small, unincorporated community located in DeKalb County, Indiana, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government. It's part of a larger township called Newville Township.
History of Newville
Newville was officially planned and mapped out, a process called "platting," in 1837. It was given the same name as the township it is located within.
A post office was opened in Newville in 1839. This allowed people living there to send and receive mail easily. The post office served the community for many years until it closed down in 1907.
Geography of Newville
Newville is situated in the northeastern part of Indiana. Its exact location can be found using geographic coordinates: 41°20′55″N 84°50′42″W / 41.34861°N 84.84500°W. This means it's at 41 degrees, 20 minutes, 55 seconds North latitude and 84 degrees, 50 minutes, 42 seconds West longitude.
