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Numa, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Numa, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Florida |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47874
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440366 |
Numa, also known as Walkers Bluff or Walkerton, is an unincorporated community in Florida Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Numa was laid out in 1837. According to Ronald L. Baker, the community may be named after Numa Pompilius. A post office was established at Numa in 1844, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1889.
Geography
Numa is located at 39°37′51″N 87°22′13″W / 39.63083°N 87.37028°W at an elevation of 525 feet.
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