Saint Philip, Indiana

Saint Philip is an unincorporated community in Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Saint Philip in 1872, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The community took its name from a local church.[3] Saint Philip was originally built up chiefly by German Catholics.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Saint Philip, Indiana
  2. ↑ "Posey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
  3. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 291. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. .settled this village that developed around their church...
  4. ↑ Leffel, John C. (1913). History of Posey County, Indiana. Standard Publishing Company. p. 120.

Coordinates: 37°59′13″N 87°42′57″W / 37.98694°N 87.71583°W / 37.98694; -87.71583

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