Blue River, Indiana

Blue River
Unincorporated community

Washington County's location in Indiana
Blue River

Location of Blue River in Washington County

Coordinates: 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W / 38.53000°N 85.93944°W / 38.53000; -85.93944Coordinates: 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W / 38.53000°N 85.93944°W / 38.53000; -85.93944
Country United States
State Indiana
County Washington
Township Polk
Elevation[1] 758 ft (231 m)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 47165
Area code(s) 812
GNIS feature ID 431237

Blue River is an unincorporated community in Polk Township, Washington County, Indiana, in the United States.[2]

History

A post office was established at Blue River in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[3]

Geography

Blue River is located at 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W / 38.53000°N 85.93944°W / 38.53000; -85.93944.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2016-06-29.
  2. "Blue River, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-07.
  3. "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
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