Walnut, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Walnut, Indiana
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 Walnut, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Walnut, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Marshall |
| Township | Walnut |
| Elevation | 850 ft (260 m) |
| ZIP code |
46501
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| FIPS code | 18-79802 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445403 |
Walnut is a small, unincorporated community located in Marshall County, Indiana. Being "unincorporated" means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's a group of homes and businesses within Walnut Township.
A Look Back: Walnut's History
Walnut wasn't always called Walnut! It was first known as Fredericksburg. In 1866, the area was planned out and mapped. This process is called being "laid out and platted."
Two years later, in 1868, a railroad line was built right through the community. Because of the railroad, the name was changed to Walnut. It was named after Walnut Township, the larger area it belongs to.
A post office opened in Walnut in 1869. It helped people send and receive mail for many years until it closed in 1906.
Where is Walnut?
Walnut is located in the state of Indiana. You can find it at specific geographic coordinates: 41 degrees, 10 minutes, 34 seconds North latitude and 86 degrees, 12 minutes, 43 seconds West longitude. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The elevation of Walnut is about 850 feet above sea level.
