Paris Crossing, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paris Crossing, Indiana
Unincorporated community and Census-designated place
Paris Crossing, Indiana Location in Indiana Show map of Indiana Paris Crossing, Indiana Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Jennings
Township	Montgomery
Elevation	617 ft (188 m)
ZIP code	47270
GNIS feature ID	2830424

Paris Crossing is a small community located in Jennings County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own city government like a town or city would.

You can find Paris Crossing along State Road 250. It's situated south of Vernon, which is the main town and county seat of Jennings County. Even though it's a smaller community, Paris Crossing has its own post office and uses the ZIP code 47270.

History of Paris Crossing

Paris Crossing got its name because of where it's located. It was named for being a "crossing" point near the railroad, just outside of another nearby town called Paris, Indiana. The community's post office has been around for a long time; it was first opened in 1876.