Washington Center, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Washington Center
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Whitley County's location in Indiana
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 Washington Center, Indiana
Location in Whitley County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Whitley |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46725
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445498 |
Washington Center is a small, unincorporated town located in Washington Township, Whitley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. An unincorporated town means it's a community that doesn't have its own local government, but it's still a recognized place where people live.
A Look Back in Time
Washington Center once had its own post office. This post office opened in 1855. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail, buy stamps, and sometimes even handle other services. It served the community for many years before it closed down in 1874.
Where is Washington Center?
Washington Center is located at specific geographic coordinates. These are like an address for a spot on Earth. Its location is 41 degrees, 2 minutes, and 54 seconds North, and 85 degrees, 30 minutes, and 33 seconds West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
