Ramsey, Indiana

Ramsey is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

Ramsey, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Harrison County's location in Indiana
Ramsey
Ramsey's location in Harrison County
Coordinates: 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHarrison
TownshipJackson
Elevation705 ft (215 m)
ZIP code
47166
FIPS code18-62892[2]
GNIS feature ID441756

It is the location of North Harrison High School.

History

Platted on March 14, 1883, Ramsey was originally known as Jackson City.[3] It was laid out by Howard Ramsey alongside the Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis Railroad (now known as Norfolk Southern Railway).

The Ramsey post office was established in 1884.[4]

Geography

Ramsey is located at 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company, Printers. p. 71.
  4. "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.



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