Guion, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
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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.
CountryUnited States
Elevation660 ft (200 m)
Guion, Indiana | |
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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 | 660 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47872 (Post Office: Rockville) |
| Area code | 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.