Leipsic, Indiana
Leipsic, Indiana | |
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  Leipsic | |
| Coordinates: 38°40′16″N 86°22′11″W / 38.67111°N 86.36972°WCoordinates: 38°40′16″N 86°22′11″W / 38.67111°N 86.36972°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Orange |
| Township | Northeast |
| Established | 1851 |
| Elevation | 722 ft (220 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47452 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437763 |
Leipsic is an unincorporated community in Northeast Township, Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History[]
The town was laid out in 1851 and was originally called Lancaster. The town was later renamed for the post office, which was apparently named after the German city of the same name.[3]
A post office was established under the Leipsic name in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1980.[4]
Geography[]
Leipsic is located at 38°40′16″N 86°22′11″W / 38.67111°N 86.36972°W at an elevation of 715 feet.
References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-05-04.
- ^ "Leipsic, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 17, 2017.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L.; Marvin Carmony (1975). Indiana Place Names. Indiana University Press. p. 89. ISBN 0-253-14167-2.
- ^ "Orange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
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