Tunker, Indiana facts for kids
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Tunker, Indiana
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Whitley County's location in Indiana
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 Tunker, Indiana
Location in Whitley County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Whitley |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46787
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| FIPS code | 18-76706 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444950 |
Tunker is a small, unincorporated community located in Washington Township, within Whitley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government, but is part of a larger county or township.
Tunker's History
Tunker was first settled in 1839. It was named after the Tunker family, who were among the first people to live there.
A post office was opened in Tunker in 1886. This allowed people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. However, it closed down in 1904.
Where is Tunker?
Tunker is located at specific geographic coordinates: 41 degrees, 2 minutes, 55 seconds North latitude and 85 degrees, 33 minutes, 27 seconds West longitude. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
