Nutwood, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nutwood, Indiana
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 Nutwood, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Nutwood, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Township | Centre |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46614
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452711 |
Nutwood is a small, unincorporated community located in St. Joseph County, Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Centre Township.
History of Nutwood
Nutwood has a short but interesting history. A post office was opened here in 1886. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for about 15 years. It closed down in 1901.
The community was also a stop on the Vandalia Railroad. A "depot" is like a train station. This means trains would stop in Nutwood, helping people travel and goods move in and out of the area. Railroads were very important for transportation and trade back then.
