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Petroleum, Indiana
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Wells County's location in Indiana
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 Petroleum, Indiana
Location in Wells County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wells |
| Township | Nottingham |
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46778
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-59418 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441064 |
Petroleum is an unincorporated community in Nottingham Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
"Petroleum" was so named because it was laid out in an oil field.
The Petroleum post office has been in operation since 1894.
Geography
Petroleum is located at 40°36′41″N 85°09′03″W / 40.61139°N 85.15083°W.
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