Surprise, Indiana

Surprise is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

Surprise, Indiana
Surprise
Surprise
Coordinates: 38°58′14″N 86°03′32″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJackson
TownshipHamilton
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
ZIP code
47274
FIPS code18-74402[2]
GNIS feature ID444436

History

According to tradition, the community was so named from the surprise expressed when the town succeeded in gaining a post office and railroad depot.[3] The Surprise post office closed in 1905.[4]

Geography

Surprise is located at 38°58′14″N 86°03′32″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. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 317. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...said he was surprised the village got a railroad through it and was surprised the village got a post office...
  4. "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 October 2014.



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