Wheeling, Gibson County, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wheeling
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Wheeling Bridge
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 Wheeling, Gibson County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Wheeling, Gibson County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 461 ft (141 m) |
| ZIP code |
47649
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
Wheeling is a small place in Gibson County, Indiana, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a town or city with its own local government. It is part of a larger area called Washington Township.
One special thing about Wheeling is its old covered bridge. This bridge goes over the Patoka River. It is called the Wheeling Bridge and was finished in 1877.
Exploring Wheeling's Past
Wheeling was first known as Kirksville. It was officially planned and mapped out in 1856. Some people also called it Kirkville. It might have been named after Robert Kirk, who was an early judge.
Why the Name Changed
For a while, the area was also known as Bovine. A post office called Bovine opened there on April 4, 1854. However, this post office closed on July 14, 1902.
A Changing Community
Wheeling used to be a busy farming community. It was located right by the Patoka River. But things changed when the railroad was built. The trains did not come through Wheeling. Instead, they went to other nearby towns. This made Wheeling lose a lot of its business. People started going to other places to shop and trade.
