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

  1. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "Celestine, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. ↑ 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...
  4. ↑ Wilson, George R. (1910). History of Dubois County from Its Primitive Days to 1910. Windmill Publications. p. 360.
  5. ↑ "Dubois County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
  6. ↑ Climate Summary for Celestine, Indiana