Rossburg, Indiana

Rossburg is an unincorporated community in Salt Creek Township, Decatur County, Indiana, U.S.A.

Rossburg
Rossburg
Rossburg
Coordinates: 39°19′33″N 85°19′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyDecatur
TownshipSalt Creek
Elevation932 ft (284 m)
ZIP code
47240
FIPS code18-66105[2]
GNIS feature ID442325

History

Rossburg was laid out in 1836.[3] A post office was established at Rossburg in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1870.[4]

Geography

Rossburg is located at 39°19′33″N 85°19′34″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. Harding, Lewis Albert (1915). History of Decatur County, Indiana: Its People, Industries and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp. 143.
  4. "Decatur County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 September 2014.


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