Old Pekin, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
38°29′50″N 86°00′12″W / 38.49722°N 86.00333°W / 38.49722; -86.00333[1]
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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.[1]
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.[2]
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 / 38.49722; -86.00333.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Old Pekin, Indiana
- ^ "Pekin Fourth of July Parade - A Local Legacy". America's Library. Retrieved September 20, 2012.
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Municipalities and communities of Washington County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Salem
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