West Union, Indiana
West Union (also called Delta or Union) is an unincorporated community in Reserve Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
West Union, Indiana | |
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![]() Parke County's location in Indiana | |
![]() ![]() West Union Location in Parke County | |
Coordinates: 39°50′37″N 87°20′12″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Parke |
Township | Reserve |
Elevation | 528 ft (161 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47862 |
Area code(s) | 765 |
GNIS feature ID | 445818 |
History
West Union was platted in 1837.[3] A post office was established at West Union in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1932.[4]
Geography
West Union is located at 39°50′37″N 87°20′12″W at an elevation of 528 feet.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-04-29.
- "West Union, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 345. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...settled in 1822 and platted in 1837.
- "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 29, 2017.
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