Milton, Ohio County, Indiana
Milton is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Ohio County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
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| Coordinates: 38°58′42″N 85°00′53″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ohio |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Eastern (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 47018 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 439256 |
History
Pinkney James started a gristmill and sawmill at Milton in 1824.[3] James laid out the community in 1825.[4]
A post office was established at Milton in 1847, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1850.[5]
Geography
Milton is located at 38°58′42″N 85°00′53″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- "Milton, Ohio County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
- History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana. Whipporwill Publications. 1885. p. 471.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 222. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
This village was laid out in 1825 by Pinkney James...
- "Ohio County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of Ohio County, Indiana, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Indiana highlighting Ohio County | |
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