Farmers is an
unincorporated community
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in the southwest corner of
Franklin Township,
Owen County, in the
U.S. state of
Indiana
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. It lies just south of US Highway 231 at the intersection of 650 West, which is a community about twelve miles south of the city of
Spencer, the
county seat
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of Owen County. Its elevation is 591 feet (180 m), and it is located at (39.1753222 -86.8916741). This community is also known as Farmers Station.
History
A post office was established as Farmers Station in 1869, renamed Farmers in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1931. Farmer was the surname of a town merchant.
Geography
* This community is on the western banks of the White River.
*
U.S. Route 231
U.S. Route 231 (US 231) is a north-south United States Numbered Highway System, U.S highway that is a parallel route of U.S. Route 31, US 31. It runs for from St. John, Indiana, St. John, Indiana, at U.S. Route 41 in Indiana, US 41 ...
is just north of this community.
* McIndoo Cemetery is in this community on Hickam Road, between the railroad tracks and the river, and is located at (39.1767112 -86.8744515).
School districts
* Spencer-Owen Community Schools, including a
high school
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.
Political districts
*
State House District 46
*
State Senate District 39
References
External links
Roadside Thoughts for Farmers, Indiana
Unincorporated communities in Owen County, Indiana
Unincorporated communities in Indiana
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