Ramsey, Indiana

Ramsey, Indiana
Unincorporated community

Harrison County's location in Indiana
Ramsey
Ramsey's location in Harrison County
Coordinates: 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W / 38.32361°N 86.15472°W / 38.32361; -86.15472Coordinates: 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W / 38.32361°N 86.15472°W / 38.32361; -86.15472
Country United States
State Indiana
County Harrison
Township Jackson
Elevation[1] 705 ft (215 m)
ZIP code 47166
FIPS code 18-62892[2]
GNIS feature ID 441756

Ramsey is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

It is the location of North Harrison High School.

History

Platted on March 14, 1883, Ramsey was originally known as Jackson City.[3] It was laid out by Howard Ramsey alongside the Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis Railroad (now known as Norfolk Southern Railway).

The Ramsey post office was established in 1884.[4]

Geography

Ramsey is located at 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W / 38.32361°N 86.15472°W / 38.32361; -86.15472.

References

  1. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ↑ Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company, Printers. p. 71.
  4. ↑ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.


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