Old Pekin (also referred to as Pekin and Pekin Station) is an unincorporated community in Polk Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Old Pekin, Indiana | |
|---|---|
 Washington County's location in Indiana | |
  Old Pekin Old Pekin's location in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°29′50″N 86°00′12″W / 38.49722°N 86.00333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Polk |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47165 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449044[1] |
The community is the site of Eastern High School.
History
editPekin is known for having the nation's longest running consecutive Fourth of July celebration.[2]
Geography
editOld Pekin is located just southeast of the larger incorporated town of New Pekin, at 38°29′50″N 86°00′12″W / 38.49722°N 86.00333°W.
References
edit- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Old Pekin, Indiana
- ^ "Pekin Fourth of July Parade - A Local Legacy". America's Library. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
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