Pike, Indiana
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Pike is an
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in Washington Township, Boone County, in the
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of
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.


History

The first post office at Pike was called Pikes Crossing, in 1885. It was so named from its location at the crossing of a turnpike. The post office was later renamed Pike, and was discontinued in 1900.


Geography

Pike is located at .


References

Unincorporated communities in Boone County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana Indianapolis metropolitan area {{BooneCountyIN-geo-stub