Arthur, Indiana
Arthur or Arthur Junction due to its location at the junction of Indiana 61 and Indiana 64, is an unincorporated community in Patoka Township, Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Arthur, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 38°20′26″N 87°14′45″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Pike |
| Township | Patoka |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47598 |
| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430283 |
History
A post office was established at Arthur in 1873, and remained in operation until 1903.[3] The community was named for Arthur Thompson, an early settler.[4]
Geography
Arthur is located at 38°20′26″N 87°14′45″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- "Arthur, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-02-06.
- "Pike County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana. Goodspeed Brothers. p. 428. ISBN 978-5-87521-222-2.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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