Old Pekin, Indiana | |
|---|---|
) Washington County's location in Indiana | |
)  Old Pekin Old Pekin's location in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°29′50″N 86°00′12″W / 38.49722°N 86.00333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Polk |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47165 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449044 |
Old Pekin (also referred to as Pekin and Pekin Station) is an unincorporated community in Polk Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
The community is the site of Eastern High School.
History
Pekin is known for having the nation's longest running consecutive Fourth of July celebration.[3]
Geography
Old Pekin is located just southeast of the larger incorporated town of New Pekin, at 38°29′50″N 86°00′12″W / 38.49722°N 86.00333°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
- ^ "Old Pekin, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
- ^ "Pekin Fourth of July Parade - A Local Legacy". America's Library. Retrieved 2012-09-20.