Ramsey, Indiana
| Ramsey | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Harrison County's location in Indiana | |
  Ramsey Ramsey's location in Harrison County | |
| Coordinates: 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W / 38.32361°N 86.15472°WCoordinates: 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W / 38.32361°N 86.15472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Harrison |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation[1] | 705 ft (215 m) |
| ZIP code | 47166 |
| FIPS code | 18-62892[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 441756 |
Ramsey is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Harrison County, Indiana. Platted on March 14, 1883, it was originally known as Jackson City.[3] It was laid out by Howard Ramsey alongside the Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis Railroad (now known as Norfolk Southern Railway).
The Ramsey post office was established in 1884.[4]
It is the location of North Harrison High School.
Geography
Ramsey is located at 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W / 38.32361°N 86.15472°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company, Printers. p. 71.
- ↑ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
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