Old Pekin (also referred to as Pekin and Pekin Station) is an
unincorporated community
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in
Polk Township,
Washington County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Indiana
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.
[
The community is the site of Eastern High School.
]
History
Pekin is known for having the nation's longest running consecutive Fourth of July
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celebration.
Geography
Old Pekin is located just southeast of the larger incorporated town of New Pekin, at .
References
Unincorporated communities in Indiana
Unincorporated communities in Washington County, Indiana
Louisville metropolitan area
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