Whitaker, Indiana facts for kids
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Whitaker, Indiana
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 Whitaker, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Whitaker, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Morgan |
| Township | Ray |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46166
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| FIPS code | 18-83708 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445913 |
Whitaker is a small place in the state of Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Ray Township, within Morgan County.
A Look Back at Whitaker's History
Whitaker has a simple but interesting past. One important part of its history involves its post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail.
The Whitaker Post Office
The post office in Whitaker first opened its doors in 1883. For many years, it served the people living in and around Whitaker. It was a central spot for communication. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1937.
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