Prattsburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Prattsburg, Indiana
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 Prattsburg, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Prattsburg, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Delaware |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47041
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449039 |
Prattsburg is a small, unincorporated community located in Ripley County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is part of Delaware Township.
Discovering Prattsburg: A Small Indiana Community
Prattsburg is a quiet place in the state of Indiana, in the United States. It is known for its history as a small settlement.
How Prattsburg Got Its Name
Prattsburg once had its own post office. It was first opened in 1849. The post office served the community for a few years. It closed down in 1857. The community was named after a local family called Pratt. A member of the Pratt family worked as the postmaster there.
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