Celestine, Indiana

Celestine
Unincorporated community
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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[1]	594 ft (181 m)
Population (2008)
• Total	250
	estimation
Time zone	Eastern
ZIP code	47521
Area code(s)	812
FIPS code	18-11134[2]
GNIS feature ID	432294
Website	http://www.celestineindiana.com/

Celestine is an unincorporated community in Hall Township, Dubois County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.^[3]

In 2008, the estimated population of Celestine was 250. The community is home to a Roman Catholic church.

History

Celestine was platted in 1843.^[4] It was named for Rt. Rev. Celestine Rene Lawrence De La Hailandiere, second bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Vincennes, Indiana.^[5] The Celestine post office was established in 1851.^[6]

On February 28, 2011, a tornado touched down and damaged two homes and a double-wide trailer, the National Weather Service stated.

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.^[7]

References

1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-05.
2. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
3. "Celestine, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
4. 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...
5. Wilson, George R. (1910). History of Dubois County from Its Primitive Days to 1910. Windmill Publications. p. 360.
6. "Dubois County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 4, 2016.
7. Climate Summary for Celestine, Indiana