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Pike, Indiana
Boone County's location in Indiana
Boone County's location in Indiana
Pike, Indiana is located in Boone County, Indiana
Pike, Indiana
Pike, Indiana
Location in Boone County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Boone
Township Washington
Elevation
915 ft (279 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46052
Area code(s) 765
FIPS code 18-59706
GNIS feature ID 441127

Pike is a small, unincorporated community located in Washington Township, Boone County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's part of the larger Boone County area in the United States.

A Look Back: Pike's History

The community of Pike has an interesting past. Its first post office opened in 1885. Back then, it was called Pikes Crossing. This name came from its location. It was right where a "turnpike" crossed. A turnpike was an old type of road. People had to pay a fee to use it. The post office's name was later shortened to Pike. However, it closed down in 1900.

Where is Pike?

Pike is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it at specific coordinates: 40 degrees, 7 minutes, 27 seconds North latitude and 86 degrees, 28 minutes, 55 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map. It's part of Boone County, Indiana.

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