Wakeland, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wakeland, Indiana
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 Wakeland, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Wakeland, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Morgan |
| Township | Ashland |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46166
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| FIPS code | 18-79514 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445361 |
Wakeland is a small, unincorporated community located in Ashland Township, within Morgan County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Wakeland is found at coordinates 39°28′09″N 86°34′31″W / 39.46917°N 86.57528°W and sits about 830 feet (253 meters) above sea level.
A Look Back at Wakeland's History
When Did Wakeland Get Its Post Office?
Wakeland once had its very own post office! This was an important place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office in Wakeland first opened its doors in 1884.
When Did the Post Office Close?
The post office served the community for about 20 years. It continued to operate until it was officially closed in 1904. After that, people in Wakeland likely used post offices in nearby towns.
