Sassafras, Indiana facts for kids
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Sassafras, Indiana
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 Sassafras, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Sassafras, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Clark |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47515
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451435 |
Sassafras is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city. Sassafras is located in Perry County, specifically in Clark Township.
A Look Back: Sassafras History
How Sassafras Got Its Name
The community of Sassafras got its name from nature! There used to be many sassafras trees nearby. These trees have unique leaves and a special smell. People decided to name the community after these trees.
The Old Post Office
A post office was opened in Sassafras in 1916. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for many years. However, it closed down in 1957.
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