Parr, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Parr, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Parr
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Jasper
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Union
Coordinates:41.0272°N -87.2186°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation Ft:692
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47978
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-58248[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:440908

Parr is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Jasper County, Indiana, United States.

History

Parr was made a station on the railroad built through that territory in the early 1880s.[3] A post office was established at Parr in 1893, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1968.[4]

Geography

Parr is located at 41.0272°N -87.2186°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  3. Book: A standard history of Jasper and Newton counties, Indiana . Lewis Publishing Company . 1916 . 74.
  4. Web site: Jasper County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 October 2014.