Tampico, Indiana facts for kids
This page is about the unincorporated community in Jackson County. For the community in Howard County formerly with the same name, see Center, Indiana.
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Tampico, Indiana
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 Tampico, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Tampico, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Grassy Fork |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| ZIP code |
47220
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| FIPS code | 18-74906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 447648 |
Tampico is a small, unincorporated community located in Jackson County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger county or township. Tampico is found within Grassy Fork Township.
A Look Back: Tampico's History
Tampico began to grow around the year 1840. Its very first business was a blacksmith shop. A blacksmith is a person who makes and repairs things out of metal, especially iron, using fire and tools.
It is thought that the community got its name from Tampico, a city in Mexico. In 1852, Tampico got its own post office. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1909.
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