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Urbana, Indiana
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 Urbana, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Urbana, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Wabash |
| Township | Paw Paw |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46990
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| FIPS code | 18-78056 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830572 |
Urbana is a small, unincorporated community located in Paw Paw Township, within Wabash County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Being "unincorporated" means it doesn't have its own separate city government. Instead, it's part of the larger county and township administration.
History of Urbana
Urbana has a history that dates back to the mid-1800s. A key part of its early development was the establishment of its post office. The Urbana post office first opened its doors in 1858. This means that people in Urbana have been able to send and receive mail from this location for a very long time, connecting them to the wider world.
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