Rexville, Indiana

Rexville is an unincorporated community in Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Rexville in 1870, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community's name honors the Rex family of settlers.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rexville, Indiana
  2. "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 279. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...named for the local Rex family.

Coordinates: 38°57′09″N 85°20′12″W / 38.95250°N 85.33667°W / 38.95250; -85.33667


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