Rutland, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rutland, Indiana
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 Rutland, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Rutland, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| ZIP code |
46511
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| FIPS code | 18-66600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 442427 |
Rutland is a small, unincorporated community located in Union Township, Marshall County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
A Look Back: Rutland's History
Rutland has an interesting past. The first post office in the area opened in 1883. It was originally called Cavender.
Just one year later, in 1884, the post office's name was changed to Rutland. This post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed its doors in 1918.
Rutland was also an important stop for trains. It had a station on the New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad. This railroad helped connect Rutland to other places.
Where is Rutland? Geography Facts
Rutland is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it by looking at its coordinates. These are like an address on a map using numbers.
The coordinates for Rutland are 41 degrees, 14 minutes, 40 seconds North and 86 degrees, 21 minutes, 26 seconds West. This tells you its exact spot on Earth.
