Reiffsburg, Indiana

Reiffsburg is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

Reiffsburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Former Methodist church
Reiffsburg
Coordinates: 40°39′21″N 85°09′07″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWells
TownshipHarrison
Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46714
Area code(s)260
FIPS code18-63738[2]
GNIS feature ID449715

History

Reiffsburg was named after John Reiff, who platted the community.[4]

A post office was established at Reiffsburg in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[5]

Geography

Reiffsburg is located at 40°39′21″N 85°09′07″W.

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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. "Reiffsburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
  4. "Profile for Reiffsburg, IN". ePodunk. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  5. "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.



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