Yellowstone, Indiana
Yellowstone is an unincorporated community in Polk Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Yellowstone, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 38°59′56″N 86°20′33″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
| Township | Polk |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47264 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451647 |
History
The community formerly had the name Hunters Creek.[3] A post office was established at Yellowstone in 1887, and remained in operation until 1923.[4]
Geography
Yellowstone is located at 38°59′56″N 86°20′33″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- "Yellowstone, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 355. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
The village originally was called Hunters Creek...
- "Monroe County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
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