Penntown, Indiana
Penntown, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 39°16′12″N 85°05′51″W / 39.27000°N 85.09750°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Adams |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47041 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 441001 |
Penntown is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
History
Penntown was originally called Pennsylvaniaburg, and under the latter name was laid out in 1837.[3] The community was named after Pennsylvania, the native state of a share of the early settlers.[4]
Geography
Penntown is located at 39°16′12″N 85°05′51″W / 39.27000°N 85.09750°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
- ^ "Penntown, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
- ^ "The Start of Ripley County, Indiana". Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ Exploring Indiana Highways: Trip Trivia. Exploring America's Highway. 2007. p. 53. ISBN 978-0-9744358-3-1.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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