Solitude, Indiana
Solitude is an unincorporated community in Lynn Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Solitude, Indiana | |
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  Solitude  Solitude | |
| Coordinates: 38°00′53″N 87°53′56″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Posey |
| Township | Lynn |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 47620 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443755 |
History
A post office was established at Solitude in 1858, and remained in operation until 1917.[3] The community was named for its quiet character.[4]
Geography
Solitude is located on Indiana State Road 69 north of Mount Vernon, at 38°00′53″N 87°53′56″W.
Highways
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-04-01.
- "Solitude, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-04-01.
- "Posey 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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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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