Occident is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Rush County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Occident, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 39°41′28″N 85°28′42″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Rush |
Township | Jackson |
Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46173 |
Area code(s) | 765 |
GNIS feature ID | 440496 |
Occident was known as Tail Holt until 1882.[3]
A post office was established at Occident in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[4]
Occident is located at 39°41′28″N 85°28′42″W.
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County seat: Rushville | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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