New Marion, Indiana
New Marion is an unincorporated community in Shelby Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
New Marion, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 39°00′27″N 85°21′32″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Shelby |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47023 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-53226[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 440083 |
History
New Marion was laid out in 1832.[4] The community's name most likely honors Francis Marion.[5] A post office was established at New Marion in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1949.[6]
Geography
New Marion is located at 39°00′27″N 85°21′32″W.
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References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "New Marion, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- "The Start of Ripley County, Indiana". Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 239. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...probably named for Francis Marion...
- "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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