Campbelltown, Indiana

Campbelltown is an unincorporated community in Patoka Township, Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

Campbelltown, Indiana
Campbelltown is located in Indiana
Campbelltown
Campbelltown
Campbelltown is located in the United States
Campbelltown
Campbelltown
Coordinates: 38°25′17″N 87°14′24″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPike
TownshipPatoka
Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47567
Area code812
GNIS feature ID432088[1]

History

The community's name honors Samuel Campbell, a pioneer merchant.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Campbelltown, Indiana
  2. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 86. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for Samuel Campbell, who owned the first store here.


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