Georgia, Indiana

Georgia
Unincorporated community
Georgia
Coordinates: 38°42′36″N 86°34′20″W / 38.71000°N 86.57222°WCoordinates: 38°42′36″N 86°34′20″W / 38.71000°N 86.57222°W
Country United States
State Indiana
County Lawrence
Township Spice Valley
Elevation 656 ft (200 m)
ZIP code 47446
FIPS code 18-27396[1]
GNIS feature ID 450950[2]

Georgia is an unincorporated community in Spice Valley Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

History

Georgia was platted in 1853.[3] A post office was established at Georgia in 1857, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1917.[4]

Geography

Georgia is located at 38°42′36″N 86°34′20″W / 38.71000°N 86.57222°W.

References

  1. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Georgia, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. History of Lawrence and Monroe Counties, Indiana: Their People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. 1914. p. 205.
  4. "Lawrence County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 December 2014.