Leipsic, Indiana
| Leipsic | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Leipsic | |
| Coordinates: 38°40′16″N 86°22′11″W / 38.67111°N 86.36972°WCoordinates: 38°40′16″N 86°22′11″W / 38.67111°N 86.36972°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Indiana |
| County | Orange County |
| Township | Northeast Township |
| Established | 1851 |
| Elevation | 218 m (715 ft) |
| ZIP code | 47452 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0437763[1] |
Leipsic is an unincorporated community in Northeast Township, Orange County, Indiana, United States.
History
The town was laid out in 1851 and was originally called Lancaster. The town was later renamed for the post office, which was apparently named after the German city of the same name.[2]
A post office was established under the Leipsic name in 1852, and remained in operation until 1980.[3]
Geography
Leipsic is located at 38°40′16″N 86°22′11″W / 38.67111°N 86.36972°W at an elevation of 715 feet.
References
- ↑ "Leipsic". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L.; Marvin Carmony (1975). Indiana Place Names. Indiana University Press. p. 89. ISBN 0-253-14167-2.
- ↑ "Orange County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
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