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Plummer, Indiana

Coordinates: 38°58′54″N 86°58′21″W / 38.98171°N 86.97251°W / 38.98171; -86.97251
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Plummer is an unincorporated community in Greene County, Indiana, in the United States.[1]

History

Plummer was likely named for Thomas Plummer, an early county official.[2] A post office was established at Plummer in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plummer, Indiana
  2. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 267. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Thomas Plummer was an early resident of this county and member of the first board of county commissioners.
  3. ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 September 2014.

38°58′54″N 86°58′21″W / 38.98171°N 86.97251°W / 38.98171; -86.97251