Old Pekin, Indiana facts for kids
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Old Pekin, Indiana
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Washington County's location in Indiana
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 Old Pekin, Indiana
Location in Washington County, Indiana
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| 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
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449044 |
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.
The community is the site of Eastern High School.
History
Pekin is known for having the nation's longest running consecutive Fourth of July celebration.
Geography
Old 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.
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