Vicksburg, Indiana
Vicksburg, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 39°05′26″N 87°11′53″W / 39.09056°N 87.19806°WCoordinates: 39°05′26″N 87°11′53″W / 39.09056°N 87.19806°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Greene |
Township | Wright |
Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
ZIP code | 47441 |
FIPS code | 18-79028[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 445273 |
Vicksburg is an unincorporated community in Wright Township, Greene County, Indiana.
History[]
Vicksburg was named for Victoria Hanna, the daughter of a prominent settler.[3] A post office was established at Vicksburg in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935.[4]
Geography[]
Vicksburg is located at 39°05′26″N 87°11′53″W / 39.09056°N 87.19806°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.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 334. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
According to the WPA files, the village was named for Victoria Hanna, whose father was a local landowner.
- ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Greene County, Indiana
- Unincorporated communities in Indiana
- Bloomington metropolitan area, Indiana
- Southern Indiana geography stubs