Celestine, Indiana
| Celestine | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Celestine | |
| Coordinates: 38°23′05″N 86°46′45″W / 38.38472°N 86.77917°WCoordinates: 38°23′05″N 86°46′45″W / 38.38472°N 86.77917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Dubois |
| Township | Hall |
| "Where Faith & Community Unite" | 1843 |
| Founded by | Fr. Joseph Kundek |
| Named for |
Bishop Célestine René Laurent Guynemer de la Hailandière Pope St. Celestine V |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 250 |
| estimation | |
| Time zone | Eastern |
| ZIP code | 47521 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-11134[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 432294[2] |
Celestine is an unincorporated community in Hall Township, Dubois County, Indiana. At 2008, the estimated population was 250. Celestine is home to a Roman Catholic church.
History
Celestine was platted in 1843.[3] It was named for Rt. Rev. Celestine Rene Lawrence De La Hailandiere, second bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vincennes, Indiana.[4] The Celestine post office was established in 1851.[5]
On February 28, 2011, a tornado touched down and damaged two homes and a double-wide trailer, the National Weather Service stated.
Celestine is a sister city of the German town "Wagshurst", as many people from there moved to Celestine, Indiana.
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.
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.[6]
References
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "Celestine, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
- ↑ 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...
- ↑ Wilson, George R. (1910). History of Dubois County from Its Primitive Days to 1910. Windmill Publications. p. 360.
- ↑ "Dubois County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ↑ Climate Summary for Celestine, Indiana
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