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Country
  
United States

County
  
Dubois

"Where Faith & Community Unite"
  
1843

Elevation
  
181 m

Local time
  
Tuesday 5:14 AM

State
  
Indiana

Township
  
Hall

Founded by
  
Fr. Joseph Kundek

Population
  
250 (2008)

Area code
  
812

Celestine, Indiana

Weather
  
15°C, Wind S at 24 km/h, 77% Humidity

Orvtpa west region celestine indiana august 28 2011


Celestine is an unincorporated community in Hall Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

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Map of Celestine, IN, USA

In 2008, the estimated population of Celestine was 250. The community is home to a Roman Catholic church.

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History

Celestine was platted in 1843. It was named for Rt. Rev. Celestine Rene Lawrence De La Hailandiere, second bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vincennes, Indiana. The Celestine post office was established in 1851.

On February 28, 2011, a tornado touched down and damaged two homes and a double-wide trailer, the National Weather Service stated.

Schools

Celestine is home to Celestine Elementary School. After students complete elementary school, They then attend the Northeast Dubois Middle School to Highschool.

Geography

Celestine is located at 38°23′05″N 86°46′45″W.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Celestine has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

References

Celestine, Indiana Wikipedia