Port Mitchell, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Port Mitchell, Indiana
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 Port Mitchell, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Port Mitchell, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Noble |
| Township | York |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46701
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450580 |
Port Mitchell is a small, unincorporated community located in York Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. It's part of a larger township.
A Look Back at Port Mitchell
Port Mitchell was first planned and established in the year 1838. When a community is "laid out," it means its streets and building lots were mapped and prepared for people to settle there. This marked the beginning of Port Mitchell as a place where people could live and work.
Where is Port Mitchell?
Port Mitchell is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it at specific geographic coordinates: 41 degrees, 21 minutes, 43 seconds North latitude and 85 degrees, 26 minutes, 20 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The community is about 274 meters (or 899 feet) above sea level.
