Shields, Indiana

Shields is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

Shields, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Shields is located in Indiana
Shields
Shields
Shields is located in the United States
Shields
Shields
Coordinates: 38°54′57″N 86°00′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJackson
TownshipHamilton
Elevation
[1]
548 ft (167 m)
ZIP code
47274
FIPS code18-69444[2]
GNIS feature ID443375

History

Shields was laid out in 1866 by L. L. and William H. Shields, and named for them.[3] A post office was established at Shields in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[4]

Geography

Shields is located at 38°54′57″N 86°00′12″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. History of Jackson County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Unigraphic. 1886. p. 369.
  4. "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)


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