Virgie, Indiana
Virgie, Indiana | |
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  Virgie | |
| Coordinates: 41°06′55″N 87°10′48″W / 41.11528°N 87.18000°WCoordinates: 41°06′55″N 87°10′48″W / 41.11528°N 87.18000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| ZIP code | 47943 |
| FIPS code | 18-79221[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 445311 |
Virgie is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Jasper County, Indiana.
History[]
Virgie contained a post office from 1890 until 1913.[3] The community was named for Virgie Warner, a daughter of a local resident.[4]
Geography[]
Virgie is located at 41°06′55″N 87°10′48″W / 41.11528°N 87.18000°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.
- ^ "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 21 October 2014.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 335. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
for Virgie Warner, daughter of one of the founders.
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- Unincorporated communities in Indiana
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