Reelsville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Reelsville, Indiana
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 Reelsville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Reelsville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Putnam |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46171
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441866 |
Reelsville is a small, unincorporated community located in Putnam 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 is found in Washington Township, southwest of Greencastle, which is the main city in Putnam County.
Reelsville is located along local roads, just north of U.S. Route 40, an important road in the area. Even though it's not a city, Reelsville has its own post office, and its ZIP code is 46171.
The Story of Reelsville
Reelsville was officially started in the year 1852. It was named after a person named John Reel, who helped plan and establish the community.
In the same year, a post office was opened in Reelsville. This meant that people living there could send and receive mail, which was very important for communication back then. The post office has been serving the community ever since.
