Pikeville, Indiana facts for kids
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Pikeville, Indiana
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Old barn near Pikeville
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 Pikeville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Pikeville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Township | Lockhart |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47590
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441138 |
Pikeville is a small, unincorporated community located in Lockhart Township, within Pike County, in the state of Indiana, United States. An unincorporated community is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own official local government like a city or town.
Discovering Pikeville's Past
Pikeville was first planned and settled in the year 1859. The community received its name from Pike County, the larger area where it is located.
The Pikeville Post Office
A local post office was opened in Pikeville in 1867. This allowed residents to send and receive mail right in their own community. The post office served the area for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1938.
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