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Sitka, Indiana
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 Sitka, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Sitka, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | White |
| Township | Liberty |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47960
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| GNIS feature ID | 443556 |
Sitka is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, White County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As a small rural community, it is primarily associated with Sitka Baptist Church, which lies at its central intersection.
History
A post office was established at Sitka in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903. A small general store was opened soon after the post office. The community most likely was named after Sitka, Alaska.
Geography
Sitka is located at 40°49′32″N 86°44′07″W / 40.82556°N 86.73528°W.
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