Cardonia, Indiana facts for kids
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Cardonia
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 Cardonia, Indiana
Location in Clay County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay |
| Township | Van Buren |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| ZIP code |
47834
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| FIPS code | 18-10234 |
| GNIS feature ID | 432127 |
Cardonia is an unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, Clay County, Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Cardonia was founded in the year 1871 as a coal mining town. It was named for John F. Card, a mining official. A post office was established in Cardonia in 1879, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.
Geography
Cardonia is located at 39°33′42″N 87°06′28″W / 39.56167°N 87.10778°W.
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