Sassafras, Indiana
Sassafras is an unincorporated community in Clark Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Sassafras, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 38°11′18″N 86°41′25″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Clark |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 47515 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451435 |
History
A post office called Sassafras was established in 1916, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[3] The community was named for a grove of sassafras trees near the original town site.[4]
Geography
Sassafras is located at 38°11′18″N 86°41′25″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- "Sassafras, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 22, 2017.
- "Perry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- "Indiana". The Milwaukee Journal. Jul 22, 1989. pp. 4G. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
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