Fairfax, Indiana
Fairfax is an unincorporated community in Clear Creek Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
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| Coordinates: 39°00′29″N 86°28′50″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Clear Creek |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47401 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452230 |
History
Fairfax was founded sometime in the early 1830s.[3] A post office was established at Fairfax in 1837, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[4]
Geography
Fairfax is located at 39°00′29″N 86°28′50″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- "Fairfax, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-06-23.
- History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp. 410.
- "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 23, 2017.
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| City |  Map of Indiana highlighting Monroe County | |
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