Verne, Indiana
Appearance
Verne, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 38°38′12″N 87°25′46″W / 38.63667°N 87.42944°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Knox |
Township | Harrison |
Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
ZIP code | 47591 |
FIPS code | 18-78848[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 445253 |
Verne is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Knox County, Indiana.
History
[edit]A post office was established at Verne in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3] The post office is now known as the Verne Store and has undergone changes, from a gas station to a flower boutique to now, as of January 2024, a small restaurant.
Other Major Companies/Schooling
[edit]Verne has a one really major company called the Verne Store (see History). Verne also has a major school that is a part of the Vincennes Public Schools called South Knox High School and an Elementary School.
References
[edit]- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 25, 2014.