New Marion, Indiana
New Marion is an unincorporated community in Shelby Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
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| Coordinates: 39°00′29″N 85°21′30″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Shelby |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47023 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-53226[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830515[1] |
History
New Marion was laid out in 1832.[3] The community's name most likely honors Francis Marion.[4] A post office was established at New Marion in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1949.[5]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Marion, Indiana
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "The Start of Ripley County, Indiana". Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 239. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...probably named for Francis Marion...
- "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
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