Leipsic, Indiana
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| Leipsic | |
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| — Unincorporated town — | |
 Leipsic
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| Coordinates: 38°40′16″N 86°22′11″W / 38.67111°N 86.36972°WCoordinates: 38°40′16″N 86°22′11″W / 38.67111°N 86.36972°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Orange County |
| Township | Northeast Township |
| Established | 1851 |
| Elevation | 218 m (715 ft) |
| ZIP code | 47452 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0437763[1] |
Leipsic is an unincorporated town in Northeast Township, Orange County, Indiana, USA.
History [edit]
The town was laid out in 1851 and was originally called Lancaster. The town was later renamed for the post office, which was apparently named after the German city of the same name.[2]
Geography [edit]
Leipsic is located at 38°40′16″N 86°22′11″W / 38.67111°N 86.36972°W at an elevation of 715 feet.
References [edit]
- ^ "Leipsic". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L.; Marvin Carmony (1975). Indiana Place Names. Indiana University Press. p. 89. ISBN 0-253-14167-2.
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