State Line, St. Joseph County, Indiana facts for kids
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State Line
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 State Line, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
State Line, St. Joseph County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Township | Clay |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46637
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452857 |
State Line is a small place in Indiana, USA. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially a town or city. Instead, it is part of a larger area called a township. State Line is located in Clay Township, which is in St. Joseph County.
Where is State Line Located?
State Line is special because it is very close to the border between two states. It sits near the line that separates Indiana from Michigan. This is why it is called "State Line"! Its exact location is 41°45′30″N 86°15′15″W / 41.75833°N 86.25417°W.
Part of a Larger Area
Even though State Line is a small community, it is part of a bigger region. It belongs to the South Bend–Mishawaka Metropolitan Statistical Area. This is a group of cities and towns that are connected by things like jobs and transportation. South Bend and Mishawaka are two larger cities nearby.
What is a Metropolitan Area?
A metropolitan area is like a big neighborhood of cities and towns. People often live in one part and work or shop in another. It helps us understand how different places are connected. The South Bend-Mishawaka area includes parts of both Indiana and Michigan.
