Cuzco, Indiana facts for kids
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Cuzco, Indiana
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 Cuzco, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Cuzco, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Township | Columbia |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47432
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-16498 |
| GNIS feature ID | 450826 |
Cuzco (pronounced: KUZ-co) is an unincorporated community in Columbia Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Cuzco was platted in 1905 by William H. Nicholson. It was named after Cusco, in Peru. A post office was established at Cuzco in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1955.
Civil War historian Gilbert R. Tredway was reared in Cuzco during the 1920s and 1930s.
Geography
Cuzco is located at 38°28′30″N 86°43′22″W / 38.47500°N 86.72278°W.
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