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Arthur, Indiana
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 Arthur, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Arthur, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Township | Patoka |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47598
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430283 |
Arthur or Arthur Junction due to its location at the junction of Indiana 61 and Indiana 64, is an unincorporated community in Patoka Township, Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Arthur in 1873, and remained in operation until 1903. The community was named for Arthur Thompson, an early settler.
Geography
Arthur is located at 38°20′26″N 87°14′45″W / 38.34056°N 87.24583°W.
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