Stringtown, Ripley County, Indiana
Stringtown is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1] It is one of seven communities named Stringtown in the state.
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| Coordinates: 39°05′54″N 85°09′48″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47031 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444268[1] |
History
A post office was established at Stringtown in 1848, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1865.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stringtown, Ripley County, Indiana
- "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
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