Scalesville, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scalesville, Indiana
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 Scalesville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Scalesville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Lane |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47637
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443056 |
Scalesville is a small, unincorporated community located in Warrick County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place where people live. However, it does not have its own local government. It is part of Lane Township.
Scalesville's Past: A Brief History
Scalesville once had its own post office. This important office opened in 1879. It helped people send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1903. William Scales was an early postmaster here. He helped manage all the mail services.
Finding Scalesville on the Map
Scalesville is located in the state of Indiana. It sits within Warrick County. The community's exact location is 38°12′09″N 87°12′22″W / 38.20250°N 87.20611°W. This means it is 38 degrees north and 87 degrees west. Scalesville is about 172 meters (564 feet) above sea level.
