County Gibson ZIP code 47670 Elevation 142 m | State Indiana FIPS code 18-39780 Local time Tuesday 3:35 AM | |
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King is an unincorporated community in Patoka Township, Gibson County, Indiana, United States. It is also referred to as Kings or as King's Station.
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Map of King, IN 47670, USA
History
King had its start in the early 1850s when the Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad was extended to that point. It was named for John King, a pioneer settler.
A post office was established at King in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.
Geography
King is located at 38°18′15″N 87°34′34″W.
References
King, Indiana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA