San Jacinto, Indiana

San Jacinto is an unincorporated community in Bigger Township, Jennings County, Indiana.

San Jacinto, Indiana
Unincorporated community
San Jacinto
San Jacinto
Coordinates: 38°57′23″N 85°29′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJennings
TownshipBigger
Elevation751 ft (229 m)
ZIP code
47223
FIPS code18-67986[2]
GNIS feature ID442956

History

A post office was established at San Jacinto in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[3] The name of the community commemorates the Battle of San Jacinto.[4]

Geography

San Jacinto is located at 38°57′23″N 85°29′50″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. "Jennings County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 9 November 2014.
  4. Jennings Co. Historical Society (1999). Jennings Co, Indiana - Pictorial. Turner Publishing Company. p. 30.



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