Penntown, Indiana facts for kids
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Penntown, Indiana
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 Penntown, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Penntown, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Adams |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47041
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830516 |
Penntown is a small, unincorporated community located in Adams Township, within Ripley County, in the state of Indiana, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area like a township or county.
The Story of Penntown
Penntown has a cool history! It was first established in 1837. When it was first created, it had a different name: Pennsylvaniaburg.
The community got its name from the state of Pennsylvania. Many of the first people who settled here came from Pennsylvania. They decided to name their new home after the state they came from.
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