Parkeville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Parkeville, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Parkeville, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Greene |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47872
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452153 |
Parkeville is a small, quiet place located in Greene Township, Parke County, Indiana. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
A Look Back: Parkeville's History
Parkeville was officially planned and mapped out in 1837. This process is called "platting." When a community is platted, its streets, lots, and public areas are drawn on a map. Parkeville got its name from Parke County, where it is located.
A post office opened in Parkeville in 1852. It was called "Parkville" back then. This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for many years, but it closed down in 1902.
Where is Parkeville?
Parkeville is located in Greene Township, within Parke County. You can find it at these geographic coordinates: 39 degrees, 49 minutes, 1 second North latitude and 87 degrees, 5 minutes, 4 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
