Shields, Indiana
Appearance
Shields, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 38°54′57″N 86°00′12″W / 38.91583°N 86.00333°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Jackson |
Township | Hamilton |
Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
ZIP code | 47274 |
FIPS code | 18-69444[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 443375 |
Shields is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
History
Shields was laid out in 1866 by L. L. and William H. Shields, and named for them.[3] A post office was established at Shields in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[4]
Geography
Shields is located at 38°54′57″N 86°00′12″W / 38.91583°N 86.00333°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.
- ^ History of Jackson County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Unigraphic. 1886. p. 369.
- ^ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History.
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