Blue River, Indiana | |
|---|---|
 Washington County's location in Indiana | |
| Coordinates: 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W / 38.53000°N 85.93944°W / 38.53000; -85.93944 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Polk |
| Elevation [1] | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47165 |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431237[1] |
Blue River is an unincorporated community in Polk Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Blue River in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2] In 1890, the population of Blue River was estimated as around 200 residents.[3] In 1900, the population was 25.[4] By 1920, the population was 112.[5] The population was 34 in 1930.[6]
Geography
Blue River is located at 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W / 38.53000°N 85.93944°W / 38.53000; -85.93944.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blue River, Indiana
- ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
- ^ Cram, George Franklin (1891). Cram's Universal Atlas: Geographical, Astronomical and Historical, Containing a Complete Series of Maps of Modern Geography, Illustrated by Numerous Views and Charts; the Whole Supplemented with Valuable Statistics, Diagrams, and a Complete Gazetteer of the United States. G.F. Cram. p. 364.
- ^ Cram, George F. (1900). Cram's Modern Atlas: The New Unrivaled. J. R. Gray & Company. p. 134.
- ^ Premier Atlas of the World: Containing Maps of All Countries of the World, with the Most Recent Boundary Decisions, and Maps of All the States, Territories, and Possessions of the United States with Population Figures from the Latest Official Census Reports, Also Data of Interest Concerning International and Domestic Political Questions. Rand McNally & Company. 1925. p. 185.
- ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 267.
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