Tangier, Indiana facts for kids
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Tangier, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Tangier, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47952
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444565 |
Tangier (also called Long Siding or Woodys Corner) is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Tangier was platted in 1886. The community was named after Tangier, in Morocco. A post office was established at Tangier in 1886, and remained in operation until 1994.
Geography
Tangier is located at 39°55′09″N 87°19′05″W / 39.91917°N 87.31806°W at an elevation of 630 feet.
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