Tarkeo Corner, Indiana facts for kids

Tarkeo Corner is a small, unnamed place in Decatur County, Indiana, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.

A Look at Tarkeo Corner's Past

Tarkeo Corner has a short but interesting history, mainly known for a post office that used to be there.

The Tarkeo Post Office: A Brief History

A post office named Tarkeo was once located in the area known as Tarkeo Corner. This post office was important for people living nearby to send and receive mail. It first opened its doors in 1871. However, it didn't stay open for very long. The Tarkeo post office closed down just ten years later, in 1881. After it closed, people in the area would have had to go to a nearby town to handle their mail.