Prosperity, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Prosperity, Indiana
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 Prosperity, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Prosperity, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Madison |
| Township | Lafayette |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| ZIP code |
46012
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| FIPS code | 18-62163 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441612 |
Prosperity is a small, unincorporated community located in Lafayette Township, Madison County, Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's part of a larger area.
A Glimpse into Prosperity's Past
Prosperity got its start a long time ago, around the 1850s. It began to grow when a canal was extended to that area. Canals were like man-made rivers used to transport goods and people.
The Old Post Office
In 1853, a post office was opened in Prosperity. This was a very important place where people could send and receive letters and packages. However, the post office closed down in 1875.
Prosperity on TV
You might have heard of Prosperity from a popular TV show! The community was featured in an episode of 'Supernatural'. It appeared in season 7, episode 5 of the show.
