Owen, Indiana facts for kids
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Owen, Indiana
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Clark County's location in Indiana
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 Owen, Indiana
Location in Clark County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| Township | Owen |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| ZIP code |
47111
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| FIPS code | 18-57447 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440789 |
Owen is an unincorporated community in Owen Township, Clark County, Indiana.
History
Owen was originally called Herculaneum, and under the latter name was founded in 1830. A post office was established in Owen in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1933. The community's namesake, John Owen, was a county official.
Geography
Owen is located at 38°27′29″N 85°32′31″W / 38.45806°N 85.54194°W.
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