Wilmot, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wilmot, Indiana
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 Wilmot, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Wilmot, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Noble |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46562
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| Area code(s) | 260 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446117 |
Wilmot is a small, unincorporated community located in Noble County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is part of Washington Township.
Wilmot's Early Days
Wilmot started to grow in 1848 when a sawmill was built there. A sawmill is a place where logs are cut into lumber. This was an important business for the community.
In 1850, a post office opened in Wilmot. This made it easier for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1911.
Where is Wilmot?
Wilmot is located in the state of Indiana, in the United States. You can find it at these coordinates: 41 degrees, 18 minutes, 36 seconds North and 85 degrees, 38 minutes, 30 seconds West. This means it is in the northern part of Indiana.
