Paradise, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Paradise, Indiana
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 Paradise, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Paradise, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Ohio |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47630
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440858 |
Paradise is a small place in Indiana, United States, that isn't officially a town or city. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government.
Paradise is located in Ohio Township, which is part of Warrick County. You can find it north of Newburgh, right in the middle of the township. If you send mail to someone in Paradise, you would use the Newburgh, Indiana address with the zip code 47630.
History of Paradise, Indiana
Paradise got its name because its founders thought it would be a great place for a mining community. They believed it would be a wonderful, almost "paradise-like," spot for mining activities.
A post office was opened in Paradise in 1891. This allowed people living there to send and receive mail easily. However, the post office only stayed open for a short time, closing down in 1902.
Where is Paradise Located?
Paradise is located using special numbers called coordinates. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map. Its coordinates are 37°59′44″N 87°22′46″W / 37.99556°N 87.37944°W. This means it's at 37 degrees, 59 minutes, 44 seconds North latitude and 87 degrees, 22 minutes, 46 seconds West longitude.
