Point Commerce, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Point Commerce, Indiana
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 Point Commerce, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Point Commerce, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| ZIP code |
47471
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| FIPS code | 18-60876 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441389 |
Point Commerce is a small, unincorporated community located in Greene County, 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 is part of the larger Bloomington area.
A Look Back: History of Point Commerce
Point Commerce got its name because people hoped two canals would meet there. Canals were like man-made rivers used for boats to transport goods.
A post office, where people could send and receive mail, opened in Point Commerce in 1837. It stayed open for many years until 1869.
Where is Point Commerce?
Point Commerce is found right next to the Eel River. This river flows into the larger White River nearby.
The town of Worthington is located just across the Eel River from Point Commerce.
How Many People Lived Here?
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| 1850 | 237 | — | |
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Point Commerce was never officially counted as a separate town in the U.S. Census. However, the Census of 1850 estimated that about 237 people lived in the community at that time.
