Northfield, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Northfield, Indiana
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Boone County's location in Indiana
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 Northfield, Indiana
Location in Boone County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Boone |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46077
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| FIPS code | 18-54702 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440326 |
Northfield is a small place in Indiana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood or village that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Union Township in Boone County.
History of Northfield
Northfield was officially started in the year 1834. When a place is "laid out," it means people planned where the streets and buildings would go.
In that same year, 1834, a post office opened in Northfield. A post office is a place where people can send and receive letters and packages. This post office helped the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1897.
Where is Northfield?
Northfield is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it at specific geographic coordinates: 40 degrees, 1 minute, 51 seconds North latitude and 86 degrees, 16 minutes, 49 seconds West longitude. This tells you its exact spot on a map. The area is about 902 feet (275 meters) above sea level.
