Ramsey, Indiana
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Ramsey, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W / 38.32361°N 86.15472°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Harrison |
Township | Jackson |
Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
ZIP code | 47166 |
FIPS code | 18-62892[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 441756 |
Ramsey is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
It is the location of North Harrison High School.
History
Platted on March 14, 1883, Ramsey was originally known as Jackson City.[3] It was laid out by Howard Ramsey alongside the Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis Railroad (now known as Norfolk Southern Railway).
The Ramsey post office was established in 1884.[4]
Geography
Ramsey is located at 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W / 38.32361°N 86.15472°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company, Printers. p. 71.
- ^ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.