Campbelltown, Indiana
Campbelltown is an unincorporated community in Patoka Township, Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
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Coordinates: 38°25′17″N 87°14′24″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Pike |
Township | Patoka |
Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47567 |
Area code(s) | 812 |
GNIS feature ID | 432088 |
History
The community's name honors Samuel Campbell, a pioneer merchant.[3]
Geography
Campbelltown is located at 38°25′17″N 87°14′24″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-11-17.
- "Campbelltown, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-02-26.
- Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 86. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for Samuel Campbell, who owned the first store here.
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