Georgia, Indiana
Georgia, Indiana | |
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![]() ![]() Georgia | |
Coordinates: 38°42′36″N 86°34′20″W / 38.71000°N 86.57222°WCoordinates: 38°42′36″N 86°34′20″W / 38.71000°N 86.57222°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Lawrence |
Township | Spice Valley |
Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
ZIP code | 47446 |
FIPS code | 18-27396[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 450950[2] |
Georgia is an unincorporated community in Spice Valley Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.
History[]
Georgia was platted in 1853.[3] The community was named after the state of Georgia.[4] A post office was established at Georgia in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.[5]
Geography[]
Georgia is located at 38°42′36″N 86°34′20″W / 38.71000°N 86.57222°W.
References[]
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Georgia, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. pp. 205.
- ^ "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. Jul 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2015.
- ^ "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Lawrence County, Indiana
- Unincorporated communities in Indiana
- 1853 establishments in Indiana
- Populated places established in 1853
- Southern Indiana geography stubs