Rileysburg, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rileysburg, Indiana
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The old Rileysburg grain elevator
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Vermillion County's location in Indiana
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 Rileysburg, Indiana
Location in Vermillion County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Vermillion |
| Township | Highland |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47932
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 442041 |
Rileysburg is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It is not an official town or city. Instead, it is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government.
Rileysburg is located in Vermillion County. It is part of Highland Township. A "township" is a small area within a county. The mail for Rileysburg goes through the post office in Covington. Covington is in a nearby county called Fountain County. The main government office for Vermillion County, called the "county seat," is in Newport.
A Look at Rileysburg's Past
Rileysburg had its own post office starting in 1887. A post office is where people send and receive mail. It was an important place for the community. However, the post office closed down in 1934. The official map of the town, called a "plat," was recorded in 1904. This map showed how the land was divided.
Where is Rileysburg Located?
Rileysburg is in the very northwest part of Vermillion County. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) south of Interstate 74. An "interstate" is a major highway that connects different states. Rileysburg is also about a quarter-mile (0.4 km) east of the border between Indiana and Illinois.
A train track runs through Rileysburg. This track belongs to CSX Transportation. It goes northwest towards Danville, Illinois. A small stream called Coal Branch Creek starts near Rileysburg. This creek flows south through the county. It eventually joins the Vermilion River.
