Quakertown, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quakertown, Indiana
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 Quakertown, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Quakertown, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Union |
| Township | Harmony |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47353
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452138 |
Quakertown is a small place located in the state of Indiana in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Harmony Township within Union County.
The History of Quakertown
How Quakertown Got Its Name
Before the year 1866, this community had a different name. It was known as Millboro. In 1866, the name was officially changed to Quakertown.
The Old Post Office
A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. A post office was opened in Quakertown in 1866. This was an important service for the people living there. The post office stayed open for many years, helping the community with their mail needs. However, it eventually closed down in 1903.
