Germany, Indiana

Germany is an unincorporated community in Clark County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

A majority of the early settlers being natives of Germany caused the name to be selected.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Germany, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 144. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and named for German settlers.

Coordinates: 38°27′44″N 85°32′34″W / 38.46222°N 85.54278°W / 38.46222; -85.54278


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