Pettysville, Indiana facts for kids
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Pettysville, Indiana
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 Pettysville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Pettysville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Miami |
| Township | Richland |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46926
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| FIPS code | 18-59440 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441069 |
Pettysville is an unincorporated community in Richland Township, Miami County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Pettysville was named for storekeeper Daniel Petty, who platted the community in 1872 when the Vandalia Railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established at Pettysville in 1875, and remained in operation until 1917.
Geography
Pettysville is on the Eel River, in the eastern part of Richland Township. Pettysville is located at 40°52′53″N 85°58′54″W / 40.88139°N 85.98167°W.
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