Whitcomb, Indiana facts for kids
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Whitcomb, Indiana
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 Whitcomb, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Whitcomb, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Franklin |
| Township | Brookville |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| ZIP code |
47012
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| FIPS code | 18-83726 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445916 |
Whitcomb is a small place in Indiana that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. It's known as an unincorporated community. You can find Whitcomb in Franklin County, specifically within Brookville Township.
History of Whitcomb
Long ago, Whitcomb had a different name: Union. In 1816, a person named Ebenezer Howe planned out the area. This means he drew up maps showing where streets and lots would be. This process is called "platting."
A post office opened in Whitcomb in 1846. People could send and receive mail there. It stayed open for many years but closed down in 1906.
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