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Rural, Indiana
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 Rural, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Rural, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47394
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 442395 |
Rural is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Washington Township in Randolph County.
The Story of Rural, Indiana
Rural has an interesting past. It started out with a different name and grew because of the railroad.
How Rural Got Started
Rural was first known as Wood Station. It began around 1870. This was when a railroad line was built and reached that spot. The railroad helped the community grow.
The Post Office and Name Change
In 1874, a post office was opened there. It was given the name Rural. This is how the community got its current name. The post office served the area for many years. It stayed open until 1907.
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