Blue River, Indiana
Blue River is an unincorporated community in Polk Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
Blue River, Indiana | |
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Washington County's location in Indiana | |
Blue River Location of Blue River in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Polk |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47165 |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431237[1] |
History
A post office was established at Blue River in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2]
Geography
Blue River is located at 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blue River, Indiana
- "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
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