Guion (also known as Bruens Crossroads, Bruins or Cross Roads) is an unincorporated community in Greene Township, Parke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] It is near the western intersection of Indiana State Road 59 and Indiana State Road 236.

Guion, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Parke County's location in Indiana
Guion Location in Parke County
Coordinates: 39°50′34″N 87°06′41″W
Country	United States
State	Indiana
County	Parke
Township	Greene
Elevation [1]	656 ft (200 m)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code	47872 (Post Office: Rockville)
Area code(s)	765
GNIS feature ID	435552

History

Guion was platted in 1882.[3] The community was named in honor of William Howe Guion, a railroad promoter.[4] A post office was established at Guion in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1943.[5]

Geography

Guion is located at 39°50′34″N 87°06′41″W at an elevation of 656 feet.

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