Odell, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Odell, Indiana
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Tippecanoe County's location in Indiana
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 Odell, Indiana
Location in Tippecanoe County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Tippecanoe |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47918
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440511 |
Odell is a small, quiet unincorporated community located in Jackson Township, within Tippecanoe County, in the state of Indiana, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live together, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town.
Odell is also considered part of the Lafayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the larger city of Lafayette, Indiana, and its surrounding areas.
Odell's History: How It Started
The area known as Odell was first settled in 1831 by a man named John W. Odell. He owned a farm there. Later, his son, Washington Odell, took over the farm.
This location was originally called "Odell's Corners." It became more official in 1871 when a post office was opened there. The post office helped people send and receive mail until it closed down in 1900.
Where is Odell? Finding Its Location
Odell is situated in Jackson Township. You can find it right where two main roads meet: State Road 25 and State Road 28. This makes it an easy place to spot on a map.
