Albion, Scott County, Indiana
Albion is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
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Coordinates: 38°44′37″N 85°44′03″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Scott |
Township | Johnson |
Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47102 |
Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
GNIS feature ID | 430043 |
History
Albion was laid out in 1837.[3] The community's name Albion is an old term meaning Great Britain.[4]
Geography
Albion is located at 38°44′37″N 85°44′03″W.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- "Albion, Scott County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-01-15.
- Kleber, John E. (2001). The Encyclopedia of Louisville. University Press of Kentucky. p. 791. ISBN 0-8131-2890-0.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 47. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...from the ancient name of Britain.
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