Verne, Indiana

Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
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38°38′12″N 87°25′46″W / 38.63667°N 87.42944°W / 38.63667; -87.42944CountryUnited StatesStateIndianaCountyKnoxTownshipHarrisonElevation574 ft (175 m)ZIP code
47591
FIPS code18-78848[2]GNIS feature ID445253

Verne is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Knox County, Indiana.

History

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

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

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Knox County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
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