Ash Iron Springs, Indiana

Ash Iron Springs is an unincorporated community in Skelton Township, Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Ash Iron Springs
Unincorporated community
Ash Iron Springs is located in Indiana
Ash Iron Springs
Ash Iron Springs
Ash Iron Springs is located in the United States
Ash Iron Springs
Ash Iron Springs
Coordinates: 38°02′07″N 87°11′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWarrick
TownshipSkelton
Elevation
[1]
400 ft (100 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
47601
Area code812
GNIS feature ID430301

History

Ash Iron Springs derives its name from James Ash, a farmer who settled there in the mid-19th century.[3] The waters of the nearby spring were locally said to have medicinal qualities.[3]

Geography

Ash Iron Springs is located at 38°02′07″N 87°11′12″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  2. "Ash Iron Springs, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 8, 2016.
  3. Blatchley, Willis Stanley (1903). The Mineral Waters of Indiana: Their Location, Origin and Character. W.B. Burford, contractor for State print. and binding. p. 152.


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