Thornhope, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thornhope, Indiana
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 Thornhope, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Thornhope, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pulaski |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46985
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| GNIS feature ID | 452943 |
Thornhope is a small, quiet place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Thornhope is located in Pulaski County, specifically within Van Buren Township.
The Story of Thornhope
Thornhope has an interesting past! When it was first settled, it wasn't called Thornhope at all.
Early Beginnings
The community began way back in 1853. At that time, it was known by a different name: Parisville. This new name came about when the railroad tracks were built and reached this area. The arrival of the railroad was a big deal, helping the community grow.
Another Name: Oak
For many years, Thornhope was also called Oak. This name was used for the local post office, which served the community for a very long time. The Oak post office opened in 1856 and stayed open until 1966. That's over 100 years of helping people send and receive mail!
