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Natchez, Indiana
Martin County's location in Indiana
Martin County's location in Indiana
Natchez, Indiana is located in Martin County, Indiana
Natchez, Indiana
Natchez, Indiana
Location in Martin County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Martin
Township Halbert
Elevation
505 ft (154 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47581
Area code(s) 812, 930
FIPS code 18-52060
GNIS feature ID 439945

Natchez is an unincorporated community in Halbert Township, Martin County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Natchez in 1844, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905. The community was likely named after Natchez, Mississippi.

Geography

Natchez is located at 38°37′02″N 86°42′39″W / 38.61722°N 86.71083°W / 38.61722; -86.71083 along U.S. Route 150 in the Hoosier National Forest.

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