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

Verne, Indiana
Flag of Verne, Indiana
Verne is located in Indiana
Verne
Verne
Verne is located in the United States
Verne
Verne
Coordinates: 38°38′12″N 87°25′46″W / 38.63667°N 87.42944°W / 38.63667; -87.42944
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyKnox
TownshipHarrison
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
ZIP code
47591
FIPS code18-78848[2]
GNIS feature ID445253

History

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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

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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

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  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.