Reiffsburg, Indiana
Reiffsburg, Indiana | |
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![]() Former Methodist church | |
![]() ![]() Reiffsburg | |
Coordinates: 40°39′21″N 85°09′07″W / 40.65583°N 85.15194°WCoordinates: 40°39′21″N 85°09′07″W / 40.65583°N 85.15194°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Wells |
Township | Harrison |
Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 46714 |
Area code(s) | 260 |
FIPS code | 18-63738[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 449715 |
Reiffsburg is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Wells County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
History[]
Reiffsburg was named after John Reiff, who platted the community.[4]
A post office was established at Reiffsburg in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[5]
Geography[]
Reiffsburg is located at 40°39′21″N 85°09′07″W / 40.65583°N 85.15194°W.
References[]
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Reiffsburg, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 25, 2017.
- ^ "Profile for Reiffsburg, IN". ePodunk. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ "Wells County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Wells County, Indiana
- Unincorporated communities in Indiana
- Northeast Indiana geography stubs