Old Pekin, Indiana
| Old Pekin | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 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°WCoordinates: 38°29′50″N 86°00′12″W / 38.49722°N 86.00333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Polk |
| Elevation[1] | 735 ft (224 m) |
| ZIP code | 47165 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449044 |
Old Pekin (also referred to as Pekin and Pekin Station) is an unincorporated community in Polk Township, Washington County, Indiana, United States, just southeast of the larger incorporated town of New Pekin.[2] It is the site of Eastern High School.
History
Pekin is known for having the nation's longest running consecutive Fourth of July celebration.[3]
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 2012-09-20.
- ↑ "Pekin Fourth of July Parade - A Local Legacy". America's Library. Retrieved 2012-09-20.
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