Scott Corner, Indiana facts for kids
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Scott Corner, Indiana
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 Scott Corner, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Scott Corner, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47340
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443145 |
Scott Corner is a small, unnamed place in Randolph County, Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not part of an official city or town. Scott Corner is located in Union Township.
A Place of Freedom
In the 1800s, Scott Corner became a special home for several families of free African Americans. They were part of a larger group known as the Cabin Creek Settlement. This settlement was a community where people who had gained their freedom could live and build new lives.
Robert Scott's Journey
The name Scott Corner comes from a man named Robert Scott. He was born in 1770 in Guilford County, North Carolina. At that time, he was enslaved. After he gained his freedom, Robert Scott began a new journey.
In 1821, he moved to Wayne County, Indiana. Then, in 1832, he moved again to the area that would later be called Scott Corner. His courage and journey helped establish this community.
What "Corner" Means
The "corner" part of the name Scott Corner refers to a specific place. It was the location of a grocery store. This store was owned by Eleazer Scott, who was Robert Scott's grandson. The store was a central point for the community.
