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 lies west of Atherton, Indiana, hence the name.
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