Yockey, Indiana facts for kids
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Yockey, Indiana
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 Yockey, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Yockey, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Marion |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| ZIP code |
47446
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| FIPS code | 18-85904 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446395 |
Yockey is a small, quiet place located in the state of Indiana, in the United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and perhaps a few businesses that are part of a larger area, like a township or county.
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Where is Yockey Located?
Yockey is found in Lawrence County, Indiana, which is in the southern part of Indiana. More specifically, it's located within Marion Township, Lawrence County, Indiana. Think of a township as a smaller section within a county.
Geographic Details
The community sits at an elevation of about 610 feet above sea level. This means it's not very high up, but it's also not at sea level. Its exact location can be pinpointed using special geographic coordinates: 38°47′17″N (North) and 86°29′35″W (West). These numbers help people find Yockey on a map or with GPS.
- State: Indiana
- County: Lawrence County
- Township: Marion Township
- Elevation: 610 feet (about 186 meters)
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official local government. Unlike a city or town, it doesn't have a mayor or a town council. Instead, the services for the community, like roads or police, are usually managed by the larger county or township government.
How They Are Different
- Cities and Towns: These places have their own local governments. They can make their own laws, collect taxes, and provide services specifically for their residents.
- Unincorporated Communities: These areas rely on the county or township for most of their services. They might have a name and a post office, but they don't have their own separate government.
Yockey uses the ZIP code 47446. This is the postal code that helps mail get to the right place in and around the community.
