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Philomath, Indiana
Philomath, Indiana is located in Indiana
Philomath, Indiana
Philomath, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Philomath, Indiana is located in the United States
Philomath, Indiana
Philomath, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Union
Township Brownsville
Elevation
1,076 ft (328 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47325
Area code(s) 765
GNIS feature ID 441093

Philomath is a small, quiet community located in Union County, Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is part of the larger Brownsville Township.

A Look Back in Time

Philomath has a simple but interesting history. A post office was opened here in 1837. A post office is a place where people send and receive mail. In the past, these offices were very important for connecting communities. They helped people communicate over long distances.

The post office in Philomath served the community for many years. It was a central spot for news and messages. However, it eventually closed down in 1907. This often happened as transportation improved. People could then travel to larger towns for their mail.

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