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Unionport, Indiana
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 Unionport, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Unionport, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 1,083 ft (330 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47340
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445137 |
Unionport is a small, unincorporated community located in Randolph County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place where people live that does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Unionport is part of Union Township.
The Story of Unionport
Unionport was officially planned and mapped out in 1837. When a place is "platted," it means someone drew up a map showing where streets, lots, and public areas would be. The community got its name from Union Township, which is the larger area it's part of.
A post office was opened in Unionport in 1878. This post office helped people send and receive mail. It served the community for many years until it closed down in 1902.
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