Tobinsport, Indiana
| Tobinsport, Indiana | |
|---|---|
  Tobinsport, Indiana | |
| Coordinates: 37°51′9″N 86°38′7″W / 37.85250°N 86.63528°WCoordinates: 37°51′9″N 86°38′7″W / 37.85250°N 86.63528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Tobin |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 47520 |
| Area code(s) | 812 |
Tobinsport is a small unincorporated community located along the Ohio River in Tobin Township, Perry County, Indiana, United States.[1] Directly across the river is Cloverport, Kentucky. It is at the southernmost point of Perry County.[2]
History
Tobinsport contained a post office from 1865 until 1891.[3] Robert Tobin served as postmaster.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tobinsport, Indiana
- ↑ "Tobinsport Formation". Indiana Geological Survey. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ↑ "Perry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 325. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...Robert Tobin was the fourth postmaster.
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