Saint Magdalen, Indiana
Saint Magdalen was a former town in Shelby Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]
Saint Magdalen, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 38°57′28″N 85°23′29″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Shelby |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47250 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452197[1] |
History
A post office opened under the name Saint Magdalen in 1871, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community was named after Mary Magdalene.[3]
Geography
Saint Magdalen was located within the present-day boundaries of Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Saint Magdalen, Indiana
- "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 291. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
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