Lauer, Indiana

Lauer is an unincorporated community in Tobin Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Lauer, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Lauer is located in Indiana
Lauer
Lauer
Lauer is located in the United States
Lauer
Lauer
Coordinates: 37°52′45″N 86°36′06″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPerry
TownshipTobin
Elevation
[1]
400 ft (122 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
47520
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID451664

History

A post office was established at Lauer in 1930, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1945.[3] Minnie A. Lauer served as the postmaster.[4]

Geography

Lauer is located at 37°52′45″N 86°36′06″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  2. "Lauer, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
  3. "Perry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
  4. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 193. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Minnie A. Lauer was the first and only postmaster.


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