Selvin, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Selvin, Indiana
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 Selvin, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Selvin, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Pigeon |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47523
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-68724 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443215 |
Selvin is a small, quiet place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a town or city with its own local government. Selvin is located in Warrick County, specifically within Pigeon Township.
Selvin's Story: A Look Back
How Selvin Got Its Name
Long ago, in 1839, Selvin had a different name. It was first called Taylorsville. A person named George Taylor planned out the community. He named it after himself.
Later, the community got a post office. A post office is where mail is sent and received. This first post office opened in 1853. It was called Polk Patch. In 1881, the name of the post office changed to Selvin. The post office eventually closed in 1951.
Where is Selvin?
Selvin is located in Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 38°12′15″N 87°06′22″W / 38.20417°N 87.10611°W. This means it's in the northern part of Warrick County.
