Purcell, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Purcell, Indiana
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 Purcell, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Purcell, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Johnson |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| ZIP code |
47591
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| FIPS code | 18-62370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449714 |
Purcell is a small, quiet place in Knox County, Indiana. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Johnson Township.
The Story of Purcell
Purcell got its name from a man named Andrew Purcell. He was the first owner of the land where the community was built.
A long time ago, in 1871, a post office was opened in Purcell. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office helped the community stay connected. However, it closed down in 1901.
Where is Purcell Located?
Purcell is found in the state of Indiana. You can find it by looking at its special location numbers, called coordinates. These are like an address for a spot on a map. Purcell is located at 38°35′44″N 87°31′09″W / 38.59556°N 87.51917°W.
