Crete is an unincorporated community in Greensfork Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Crete in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918. The community may have been named after the pet name of Lucretia, a local young woman.

Geography

Crete is located about 3 miles (5 km) east of the town of Lynn.

Notable person

Jim Jones, leader of the Peoples Temple cult, was born in Crete in 1931.

References



Map of Crete, IN, Indiana

County Profile Randolph County Indiana Connection

. History of Randolph County, Indiana with illustrations and

. History of Randolph County, Indiana with illustrations and

IHeartRandolphCountyIndiana Maps of Randolph County Indiana