Rural, Indiana

Rural is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Rural, Indiana
Rural is located in Indiana
Rural
Rural
Rural is located in the United States
Rural
Rural
Coordinates: 40°06′24″N 84°57′58″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyRandolph
TownshipWashington
Elevation1,175 ft (358 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47394
Area code765
GNIS feature ID442395

History

Rural was originally called Wood Station, and under the latter name was founded in about 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point.[3] A post office was established under the name Rural in 1874, and it remained in operation until 1907.[4]

Geography

Rural is located at 40°06′24″N 84°57′58″W.

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