Vicksburg, Indiana

Vicksburg is an unincorporated community in Wright Township, Greene County, Indiana.

Vicksburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Vicksburg is located in Indiana
Vicksburg
Vicksburg
Vicksburg is located in the United States
Vicksburg
Vicksburg
Coordinates: 39°05′26″N 87°11′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
TownshipWright
Elevation
[1]
610 ft (190 m)
ZIP code
47441
FIPS code18-79028[2]
GNIS feature ID445273

History

Vicksburg was named for Victoria Hanna, the daughter of a prominent settler.[3] A post office was established at Vicksburg in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935.[4]

Geography

Vicksburg is located at 39°05′26″N 87°11′53″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. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 334. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. According to the WPA files, the village was named for Victoria Hanna, whose father was a local landowner.
  4. "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 16, 2014.


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