Cory, Indiana facts for kids
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Cory
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 Cory, Indiana
Location in Clay County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clay |
| Township | Perry |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47846
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| FIPS code | 18-15238 |
| GNIS feature ID | 432999 |
Cory is an unincorporated community in Perry Township, Clay County, Indiana. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area. Cory hosts the annual Cory Apple Festival.
History
Cory was platted in 1872. It was named for Simeon Cory, an area businessman.
Geography
Cory is located at 39°22′56″N 87°12′21″W / 39.38222°N 87.20583°W.
Notable People from Cory
Pamela J. Farris, Ph.D., Author and Distinguished Teaching Professor
John Rector, baseball pitcher and basketball player, was a minor league player for Baltimore Orioles
Robert Jackson, standout basketball player for Cory High School, successful businessman, and professional bowler
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