West Atherton, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
West Atherton, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 West Atherton, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Florida |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47874
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446661 |
West Atherton is a small place in Parke County, Indiana, in the United States. It's also sometimes called Atherton. This community is located in the southwestern part of Florida Township.
What is West Atherton?
West Atherton is an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger Parke County area. It's found in the state of Indiana.
A Look Back in Time: History of West Atherton
West Atherton has a bit of history! A long time ago, in 1872, a post office was opened there. It was called "Atherton." This post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. However, it only stayed open for a few years, closing in 1881. The community got its name because it is located just west of another place called Atherton, Indiana.
