Speed, Indiana facts for kids
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Speed
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Clark County's location in Indiana
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 Speed, Indiana
Location in Clark County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Clark |
| Township | Silver Creek |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| ZIP code |
47172
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-71810 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443928 |
Speed is an unincorporated community in Silver Creek Township, Clark County, Indiana, United States. It used to be known as Petersburg.
History
A post office was established at Speed in 1922, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963. The community was named for W. S. Speed, a local industrialist.
Geography
Speed is located at 38°24′44″N 85°45′09″W / 38.41222°N 85.75250°W.
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