Owen, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 a small, unincorporated community located in Owen Township, within Clark County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place where people live together but it doesn't have its own official local government like a city or town.
A Look Back in Time
Owen has an interesting past! It was first settled in 1830. Back then, it had a different name: Herculaneum. Imagine that!
For many years, Owen even had its own post office. This was a busy place where people could send and receive letters. The post office opened in 1878. It stayed open for a long time, until 1933.
The community was later named after a person named John Owen. He was an important official in Clark County.
Where is Owen Located?
Owen is found at these coordinates: 38°27′29″N 85°32′31″W / 38.45806°N 85.54194°W. This means it's in the northern part of Clark County, Indiana. It's a quiet place, part of the larger Louisville metropolitan area.
