Harper, Indiana facts for kids
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Harper
Bigrest
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 Harper, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Harper, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Decatur |
| Township | Sandcreek |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern Time) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight Time) |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
Harper is an unincorporated community in Decatur County, Indiana, in the United States. It was also called Bigrest.
History
The first post office, called Bigrest, opened in 1881. Renamed Harper in 1882, the post office was discontinued in 1907.
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