Stringtown, Boone County, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Lebanon Economic Development Corporation
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Boone County's location in Indiana
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 Stringtown, Boone County, Indiana
Location in Boone County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Boone |
| Township | Center |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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46052
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-73700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444272 |
Stringtown is a small, quiet community located in Boone County, Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Center Township.
How Stringtown Got Its Name
Many years ago, in the United States, some small settlements were called "Stringtown." This name was given to places that had buildings lined up in a row, almost like a string, instead of having a central town square. It's thought that this particular Stringtown might have originally been named Keys Ferry. This was likely after its founder. Interestingly, there are seven communities in Indiana that share the name Stringtown!
Where is Stringtown Located?
Stringtown is found in the state of Indiana. Its exact location can be described using geographic coordinates: 40 degrees, 16 minutes, 54 seconds North latitude and 86 degrees, 32 minutes, 36 seconds West longitude. This places it in Boone County, within Center Township.
