Nyesville, Indiana facts for kids
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Nyesville, Indiana
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Parke County's location in Indiana
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 Nyesville, Indiana
Location in Parke County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Parke |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47872
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 440380 |
Nyesville, also known as Nowlington, is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Nyesville had it start as a coal town. It was platted in 1871. A post office was established at Nyesville in 1872, and remained in operation until 1902.
Geography
Nyesville is located at 39°47′04″N 87°10′28″W / 39.78444°N 87.17444°W at an elevation of 715 feet.
Notable people
- Mordecai Brown, former Chicago Cubs pitcher and a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, was born in Nyesville.
- Oscar R. Cauldwell, decorated United States Marine Corps Major general during World War II.
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