unincorporated community
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U.S. state
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of
Indiana
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.
In 2008, the estimated population of Celestine was 250. The community is home to a
Roman Catholic
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church.
History
Celestine was
plat
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ted in 1843. It was named for Rt. Rev. Celestine Rene Lawrence De La Hailandiere, second bishop of the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Vincennes, Indiana
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. The Celestine post office was established in 1851.
On February 28, 2011, a tornado touched down and damaged two homes and a double-wide trailer, the
National Weather Service
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stated.
Schools
Celestine is home to Celestine Elementary School. After students complete elementary school, They then attend the Northeast Dubois Middle School to Highschool.
Geography
Celestine is located at .
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the
Köppen Climate Classification
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