Vicksburg, Indiana
Vicksburg is an unincorporated community in Wright Township, Greene County, Indiana.
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| Coordinates: 39°05′18″N 87°11′53″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Wright |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| ZIP code | 47441 |
| FIPS code | 18-79028[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 445273[1] |
History
Vicksburg was named for Victoria Hanna, the daughter of a prominent settler.[3] A post office was established at Vicksburg in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vicksburg, Indiana
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 334. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
According to the WPA files, the village was named for Victoria Hanna, whose father was a local landowner.
- "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 16, 2014.
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