Parr, Indiana

Parr is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Jasper County, Indiana.

Parr, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Parr
Parr
Coordinates: 41°01′38″N 87°13′07″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJasper
TownshipUnion
Elevation692 ft (211 m)
ZIP code
47978
FIPS code18-58248[2]
GNIS feature ID440908

History

Parr was made a station on the railroad built through that territory in the early 1880s.[3] A post office was established at Parr in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1968.[4]

Geography

Parr is located at 41°01′38″N 87°13′07″W.

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References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. A standard history of Jasper and Newton counties, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. 1916. p. 74.
  4. "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 October 2014.



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