Cross Plains, Indiana
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| Coordinates: 38°56′38″N 85°12′17″W / 38.94389°N 85.20472°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Brown |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47017 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-16030[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 449643 |
Cross Plains is an unincorporated community in Brown Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]
History
Cross Plains was founded in 1826 and was named for the fact two roads meet at the town site.[4] A post office has been in operation at Cross Plains since 1826.[5]
Geography
Cross Plains is located at 38°56′38″N 85°12′17″W / 38.94389°N 85.20472°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Cross Plains, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 106. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...laid out on February 2, 1826, and so named for its location on a crossroads...
- ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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