Jockey, Indiana

Jockey is an unincorporated community in Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.^[1]

History

Some say Jockey was named on account of sellling horses, while others believe the name reflects the community's "shrewd dealings".^[2]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jockey, Indiana
↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in and History. Indiana University Press. p. 180. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...residents had a reputation for shrewd dealings...because a man traded horses...

Municipalities and communities of Warrick County, Indiana, United States

County seat: Boonville

City	Boonville

Towns	Chandler Elberfeld Lynnville Newburgh Tennyson

Townships	Anderson Boon Campbell Greer Hart Lane Ohio Owen Pigeon Skelton

Unincorporated communities	Ash Iron Springs Baugh City Bullocktown Camp Brosend Center Dayville De Gonia Springs Dickeyville Eames Eby Fisherville Folsomville Graham Valley Greenbrier Heilman Hemenway Hillcrest Terrace Jockey Loafers Station Millersburg New Hope Paradise Pelzer Red Bush Rolling Acres Rustic Hills Saint John Scalesville Selvin Stanley Stevenson Turpin Hill Vanada Victoria Wheatonville Yankeetown

Coordinates: 38°10′42″N 87°09′48″W / 38.17833°N 87.16333°W / 38.17833; -87.16333

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