Tippecanoe, Indiana facts for kids
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Tippecanoe
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 Tippecanoe, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Tippecanoe, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | Tippecanoe |
| Named for | Tippecanoe River |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight) |
| ZIP code |
46570
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| FIPS code | 18-75860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449738 |
Tippecanoe is an unincorporated community in Tippecanoe Township, Marshall County, Indiana, United States.
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History
Tippecanoe was founded in 1882.
Geography
Tippecanoe is located at 41°12′32″N 86°06′54″W / 41.20889°N 86.11500°W. Tippecanoe is named for the Tippecanoe River, which runs on the north side of town. Indiana Highway 331 passes through the town.
Notable residents
- Donald V. Fites - Former President & CEO of Caterpillar Inc.
- Paul & Joyce Hensley - Founders of Hensley Fabricating & Equipment Co., Inc.
Images for kids
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Cemetery sign
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Original Tippecanoe, Indiana Cemetery
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Mural Commissioned by Paul Hensley in 2013
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