Wooster, Kosciusko County, Indiana facts for kids
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Wooster
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 Wooster, Kosciusko County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Wooster, Kosciusko County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Kosciusko |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46562
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| FIPS code | 18-85562 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830434 |
Wooster is a small community in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a place with a shared identity, but it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Wooster is located within Washington Township. It was once called Kosciusko.
Wooster's Past: A Look at Its History
Wooster has a simple but interesting history. Like many small communities, it once had its own post office.
The Wooster Post Office
The post office in Wooster first opened its doors in 1854. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. It connected the community to the rest of the country. The post office served the people of Wooster for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1903.
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