Occident, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Occident, Indiana
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 Occident, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Occident, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Rush |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46173
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440496 |
Occident is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own official local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Jackson Township in Rush County.
A Look Back at Occident's History
Occident has a simple but interesting past. For many years, this community was known by a different name.
From Tail Holt to Occident
Before 1882, the area we now call Occident was known as Tail Holt. In 1882, the name was officially changed to Occident.
The Old Post Office
A post office is a place where people send and receive mail. In 1882, a post office was opened in Occident. This was an important service for the people living there. It helped them stay connected with others. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1900.
