Parkers Settlement, Indiana facts for kids
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Parkers Settlement, Indiana
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Location of Parkers Settlement in Posey County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Posey |
| Township | Robinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Land | 1.75 sq mi (4.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 661 |
| • Density | 377.28/sq mi (145.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47712
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2629885 |
Parkers Settlement is a small community in Posey County, Indiana, in the United States. It is called a "census-designated place." This means the government counts its population for official records. It is located in Robinson Township.
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A Look Back in Time
Parkers Settlement had a post office long ago. It opened in 1851. People could send and receive mail there. The post office stayed open for many years. It finally closed in 1902.
The U.S. Census Bureau started counting Parkers Settlement as a special place for the census. This began with the 2010 U.S. Census.
Where is Parkers Settlement?
Parkers Settlement is located in Indiana. It is found near the end of a road called Diamond Avenue. This road is part of Indiana 66.
Learning and Schools
Students in Parkers Settlement go to schools in the Metropolitan School District of North Posey County. This school district runs North Posey High School.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 661 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the census counted the number of people living in Parkers Settlement. There were 661 people living there at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Parkers Settlement (Indiana) para niños
