Chester, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Chester, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Chester
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wayne
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Wayne
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.8883°N -84.8881°W
Elevation Ft:1047
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47374
Area Code:765
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:432449

Chester is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Chester in 1848, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wayne County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 7, 2016.