Sylvania, Indiana facts for kids
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Sylvania, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Sylvania, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47832, 47952
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444521 |
Sylvania is a small, unincorporated community located in Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Being "unincorporated" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is part of Liberty Township.
Sylvania's Past
Sylvania began a long time ago, in the year 1836. This was when the community was first established.
A post office, which helps people send and receive mail, opened in Sylvania in 1850. It served the community for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1905.
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