Albion, Scott County, Indiana
Albion is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
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| Coordinates: 38°44′37″N 85°44′03″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Johnson |
| Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47102 |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430043[1] |
History
Albion was laid out in 1837.[2] The community's name Albion is an old term meaning Great Britain.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Albion, Scott County, Indiana
- Kleber, John E. (2001). The Encyclopedia of Louisville. University Press of Kentucky. p. 791. ISBN 0-8131-2890-0.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 47. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...from the ancient name of Britain.
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