Blue River, Indiana

Blue River is an unincorporated community in Polk Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

For the river, see Blue River (Indiana).

Blue River, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Washington County's location in Indiana
Washington County's location in Indiana
Blue River is located in Washington County, Indiana
Blue River
Blue River
Location of Blue River in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipPolk
Elevation
[1]
758 ft (231 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47165
Area codes812, 930
GNIS feature ID431237[1]

History

A post office was established at Blue River in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2]

Geography

Blue River is located at 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W.

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blue River, Indiana
  2. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.


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