Poling, Indiana facts for kids
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Poling, Indiana
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 Poling, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Poling, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jay |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441405 |
Poling is a small place in Jay County, Indiana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city. It does not have its own local government.
Poling is located in Jackson Township. It is about 4.7 miles (7.6 kilometers) west of a town called Bryant.
What is the History of Poling?
Poling had a post office that opened in 1887. A post office is a place where you can send and receive mail. It was an important part of the community.
The first person in charge of the post office was William Poling. The post office helped people connect with others. It also helped businesses send and receive goods.
The post office in Poling stayed open for many years. However, it closed down in 1907. After that, people in Poling likely used post offices in nearby towns.
