Celestine is an unincorporated community in Hall Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Celestine, Indiana
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 38°23′05″N 86°46′45″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Dubois
Township	Hall
"Where Faith & Community Unite"	1843
Founded by	Fr. Joseph Kundek
Named for	Bishop Célestine René Laurent Guynemer de la Hailandière Pope St. Celestine V
Elevation [1]	594 ft (181 m)
Population  (2008)
• Total	250
	estimation
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	47521
Area code(s)	812, 930
FIPS code	18-11134[2]
GNIS feature ID	432294
Website	http://www.celestineindiana.com/

In 2008, the estimated population of Celestine was 250. The community is home to a Roman Catholic church.

History

Celestine was platted in 1843.[4] It was named for Rt. Rev. Celestine Rene Lawrence De La Hailandiere, second bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vincennes, Indiana.[5] The Celestine post office was established in 1851.[6]

On February 28, 2011, a tornado touched down and damaged two homes and a double-wide trailer, the National Weather Service 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 38°23′05″N 86°46′45″W.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Celestine has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

References

External links

• Media related to Celestine, Indiana at Wikimedia Commons