Rossburg, Indiana
Rossburg is an unincorporated community in Salt Creek Township, Decatur County, Indiana, U.S.A.
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| Coordinates: 39°19′33″N 85°19′34″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Decatur |
| Township | Salt Creek |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| ZIP code | 47240 |
| FIPS code | 18-66105[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 442325 |
History
Rossburg was laid out in 1836.[3] A post office was established at Rossburg in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1870.[4]
Geography
Rossburg is located at 39°19′33″N 85°19′34″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- Harding, Lewis Albert (1915). History of Decatur County, Indiana: Its People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp. 143.
- "Decatur County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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