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Celestine, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Celestine is located in Indiana
Celestine
Celestine
Celestine is located in the United States
Celestine
Celestine
Coordinates: 38°23′05″N 86°46′45″W / 38.38472°N 86.77917°W / 38.38472; -86.77917
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDubois
TownshipHall
"Where Faith & Community Unite"1843
Founded byFr. Joseph Kundek
Named forBishop Célestine René Laurent Guynemer de la Hailandière
Pope St. Celestine V
Elevation
[1]
594 ft (181 m)
Population
 (2008)
 • Total
250
 estimation
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47521
Area code(s)812, 930
FIPS code18-11134[2]
GNIS feature ID432294
Websitehttp://www.celestineindiana.com/
Celestine, Indiana post office

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

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 / 38.38472°N 86.77917°W / 38.38472; -86.77917.

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

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "Celestine, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 90. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. This village was platted on November 16, 1843...
  5. ^ Wilson, George R. (1910). History of Dubois County from Its Primitive Days to 1910. Windmill Publications. pp. 360.
  6. ^ "Dubois County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Celestine, Indiana



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