Blue River, Indiana

Blue River is an unincorporated community in Polk Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Blue River, Indiana
Washington County's location in Indiana
Blue River
Location of Blue River in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipPolk
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47165
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID431237

History

A post office was established at Blue River in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[3]

Geography

Blue River is located at 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  2. "Blue River, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  3. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.



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