Scott Corner, Indiana
Scott Corner is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Scott Corner, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 40°05′31″N 85°07′37″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Randolph |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47340 |
| Area code | 765 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443145 |
In the 19th century, it was the home of several families free African Americans, part of the Cabin Creek Settlement. The name derives from Robert Scott, who was born enslaved in Guilford County, North Carolina in 1770. After gaining his freedom, he moved in 1821 to Wayne County, Indiana, then in 1832 to what would become known as Scott's Corner. The "corner" in the name marks the location of a grocery store owned by Eleazer Scott, a grandson of Robert's.[3]
Geography
Scott Corner is located at 40°05′31″N 85°07′37″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved March 5, 2017.
- "Scott Corner, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 28, 2017.
- Ralston, Penny A. (1971). "The Cabin Creek Settlement : the historical study of a Black community in Randolph County, Indiana". Ball State University. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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