Marshfield, Scott County, Indiana
Marshfield is an extinct town in Vienna Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana, about three miles northwest of Scottsburg. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[2]
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| Coordinates: 38°42′33″N 85°46′54″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Vienna |
| Elevation | 538 ft (164 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47170 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452180 |
History
Marshfield functioned as a water stop on the Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad. It was the site of the third train robbery in American history in 1868 by the Reno Gang of nearby Jackson County. An Indiana historical marker marks the location of the robbery.[3]
Geography
Marshfield is located at 38°42′33″N 85°46′54″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-06.
- "Marshfield, Scott County, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-01-16.
- "MARSHFIELD TRAIN ROBBERY". Indiana Historical Bureau. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
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| Cities |  Map of Indiana highlighting Scott County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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