Chester, Indiana

Chester is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Chester, Indiana
Chester is located in Indiana
Chester
Chester
Chester is located in the United States
Chester
Chester
Coordinates: 39°53′18″N 84°53′17″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWayne
TownshipWayne
Elevation1,047 ft (319 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47374
Area code765
GNIS feature ID432449

History

A post office was established at Chester in 1848, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[3]

Geography

Chester is located at 39°53′18″N 84°53′17″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
  2. "Chester, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  3. "Wayne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.


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