Steam Corner, Indiana

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Steam Corner
Steam Corner (Indiana)
Steam Corner
Steam Corner
Coordinates: 40°02′34″N 87°14′36″W / 40.04278, -87.24333
Country United States
State Indiana
County Fountain
Township Millcreek
Elevation [1] 686 ft (209 m)
ZIP code 47987
FIPS code 18-72836[2]
GNIS feature ID 444103

Steam Corner is a small unincorporated settlement in Millcreek Township, Fountain County, Indiana.

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[edit] Attractions

Steam Corner is notable in its area as the site of flea markets, exhibitions and festivals. The Steam Corner Flea Market, begun in 1970 as a yard sale by residents Don and Ruth Staggs, grew over many years; the site now hosts several four annual events, including two antique power shows with flea markets, an Independence Day festival and two weeks of events during Parke County's Covered Bridge Festival.

Steam Corner has a Country Kitchen restaurant and concession stands owned by the Flea Market, open during events.

[edit] Geography

Steam Corner is located at 40°02′34″N, 87°14′36″W, at the intersection of U.S. Route 41 and Indiana State Road 32 in Mill Creek Township, about five miles south of Veedersburg. Prairie Creek begins northeast of Steam Corner and flows west to Coal Creek near the Wabash River.

[edit] References

  1. ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.

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