Rush Creek Valley, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rush Creek Valley, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Washington County's location in Indiana
Rush Creek Valley, Indiana Location in Washington County, Indiana
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Washington
Township	Jefferson
Elevation	548 ft (167 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	47167
Area code(s)	812, 930
GNIS feature ID	442406

Rush Creek Valley is a small place in Washington County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Jefferson Township.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Rush Creek Valley doesn't have its own mayor or city council. It relies on the county or township for services. These services include things like roads, police, and fire protection. Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.

A Look Back in Time

Rush Creek Valley has a bit of history tied to its mail service. The community opened its very first post office in 1871. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. Having a post office helped connect the community to the rest of the world.

However, the post office didn't stay open forever. It operated for about 30 years before closing down in 1901. After that, people in Rush Creek Valley likely got their mail from a nearby town.

Where is Rush Creek Valley?

Rush Creek Valley is located in the southern part of Indiana. It sits within Washington County, Indiana. You can find it using its geographic coordinates: 38 degrees, 41 minutes, 43 seconds North latitude and 86 degrees, 10 minutes, 14 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

The community is situated in a rural area. It is surrounded by the natural landscapes of Indiana.