Orangeville, DeKalb County, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Orangeville
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 Orangeville, DeKalb County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Orangeville, DeKalb County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Township | Concord |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) |
| ZIP code |
46785
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| FIPS code | 18-56795 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440679 |
Orangeville is a small place located in DeKalb County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a town or village that does not have its own separate local government. Instead, it is governed as part of a larger area, which in this case is Concord Township.
A Look Back in Time
Orangeville was officially "platted" in the year 1836. When a community is platted, it means that a detailed map was created. This map shows the layout of the streets, the individual land lots, and any public areas. It is like drawing a blueprint for a new town before any buildings are constructed.
Where is Orangeville?
Orangeville is located in the northeastern part of Indiana. Its exact location can be described using geographic coordinates. These coordinates are like an address on a global map. Orangeville is found at 41 degrees, 20 minutes, 9 seconds North latitude and 84 degrees, 51 minutes, 25 seconds West longitude. This spot is about 820 feet (or 250 meters) above sea level.
