Victor, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Victor, Indiana
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Victor's imposing railroad trestle
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 Victor, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Victor, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Indian Creek |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47403
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445274 |
Victor is a small, unincorporated community located in Monroe County, Indiana, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, but it's still a recognized area where people live. Victor is part of Indian Creek Township.
History of Victor, Indiana
Victor is well-known for the Victor Oolitic Stone Company. This company has been around since 1898. It's a special place where they get limestone from the ground. Limestone is a type of rock used for building. The company also fabricates (shapes and cuts) the limestone. This means they prepare it for use in buildings and other projects.
Early Settlers and Mills
A long time ago, a man named Colonel John Ketcham chose an area near Victor to build his home. He also built a grist mill there. A grist mill is a building where grain, like corn or wheat, is ground into flour. This was a very important place for early settlers to get their food.
Geography of Victor
Victor is located in a part of Indiana that is about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of a larger city called Bloomington. It is also about 8 miles (13 km) northwest of Harrodsburg. You can find Victor where two roads meet: W. Milton Road and S. Victor Pike. The area is known for its natural beauty and the limestone quarries.
