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Buckskin, Indiana
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 Buckskin, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Buckskin, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Gibson |
| Township | Barton |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 79 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Standard) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central Daylight) |
| ZIP code |
47647
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-08848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431754 |
Buckskin is a small unincorporated community in Barton Township, Gibson County, Indiana. Although unincorporated, Buckskin has the ZIP code 47647.
A post office was established at Buckskin in 1847, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1989.
Geography
Buckskin is located at 38°13′42″N 87°24′43″W / 38.22833°N 87.41194°W. Nearby towns are Mackey and Somerville.
Schools
Buckskin and the easternmost half of Gibson County is served by the East Gibson School Corporation which currently operates five schools:
- Wood Memorial High School (9-12)
- Wood Memorial Junior High School (7-8)
- Oakland City Elementary School (PK-6)
- Francisco Elementary School (K-6)
- Barton Township Elementary School (K-6)
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