West Atherton, Indiana facts for kids
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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 or Atherton is an unincorporated community in southwestern Florida Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office called Atherton was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1881. The community of Atherton, Indiana lies to the west, hence the name.
Geography
West Atherton is located at 39°36′32″N 87°22′15″W / 39.60889°N 87.37083°W at an elevation of 515 feet.
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