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Pelzer, Indiana
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 Pelzer, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Pelzer, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Boon |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47601
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440986 |
Pelzer is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. Pelzer is located in Warrick County, specifically in Boon Township.
History
Pelzer got its name from a family who settled there. One important settler was Frederick William Pelzer. He was a farmer in Warrick County. Frederick came to America from Germany in 1860.
A post office was opened in Pelzer in 1898. It helped people send and receive mail. This post office stayed open for two years, closing in 1900.
Geography
Pelzer is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 37°59′21″N 87°15′26″W / 37.98917°N 87.25722°W. This means it's in the northern part of Warrick County.
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