Spencerville, Indiana facts for kids
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Spencerville
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West portal of the Spencerville Covered Bridge
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 Spencerville, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Spencerville, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | DeKalb |
| Township | Spencer |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| ZIP code |
46788
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| FIPS code | 18-71990 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830356 |
Spencerville is a small community in Indiana, United States. It's located in DeKalb County, specifically in Spencer Township. Spencerville is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. One special thing about Spencerville is that it's home to the only covered bridge in all of DeKalb County.
A Look at Spencerville's Past
Spencerville has a history that goes back many years.
How Spencerville Got Its Name
The community of Spencerville was named after a person named John Spencer. He was related to one of the people who helped start the community a long time ago.
When the Post Office Opened
A post office was set up in Spencerville in the year 1839. This was an important step for the community, as it helped people send and receive mail.
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