Rossburg, Indiana
| Rossburg | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Rossburg | |
| Coordinates: 39°19′33″N 85°19′34″W / 39.32583°N 85.32611°WCoordinates: 39°19′33″N 85°19′34″W / 39.32583°N 85.32611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Decatur |
| Township | Salt Creek |
| Elevation[1] | 932 ft (284 m) |
| ZIP code | 47240 |
| FIPS code | 18-66105[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 442325 |
Rossburg is an unincorporated community in Salt Creek Township, Decatur County, Indiana.
History
Rossburg was laid out in 1836.[3] A post office was established at Rossburg in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1870.[4]
Geography
Rossburg is located at 39°19′33″N 85°19′34″W / 39.32583°N 85.32611°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.
- ↑ Harding, Lewis Albert (1915). History of Decatur County, Indiana: Its People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. p. 143.
- ↑ "Decatur County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.
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