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Houston, Indiana
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 Houston, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Houston, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Salt Creek |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| ZIP code |
47264
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| FIPS code | 18-34870 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451069 |
Houston is an unincorporated community in Salt Creek Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Houston in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1911. Houston was laid out in 1853, and named for Leonard Houston, a pioneer settler.
Geography
Houston is located at 39°00′59″N 86°11′27″W / 39.01639°N 86.19083°W.
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