Yellowstone, Indiana

Yellowstone is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

The community formerly had the name Hunters Creek.[2] A post office was established at Yellowstone in 1887, and remained in operation until 1923.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Yellowstone, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 355. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The village originally was called Hunters Creek...
  3. "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 September 2015.

Coordinates: 38°59′56″N 86°20′33″W / 38.99889°N 86.34250°W / 38.99889; -86.34250


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