Wellsboro, Indiana facts for kids
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Wellsboro, Indiana
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 Wellsboro, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Wellsboro, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | LaPorte |
| Township | Noble |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| ZIP code |
46382
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| FIPS code | 18-82250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830448 |
Wellsboro is a small place in LaPorte County, Indiana, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of a larger area called Noble Township.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it does not have its own separate city government. Instead, it is governed by the county or township it is located in. This is different from a city or town, which has its own mayor and local rules.
History of Wellsboro
Wellsboro was first planned and settled in the year 1875. It was built at a special spot where two railroad lines met. This meeting point was very important for travel and moving goods back then.
The community was named after its founders, two men named Charles F. Wells and Theodore H. Wells. They were the ones who helped start the settlement. Wellsboro was originally spelled "Wellsborough."
For many years, Wellsboro had its own post office. This post office opened in 1877 and helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for a long time, finally closing its doors in 1955.
