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Temple, Indiana

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Temple
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyCrawford
TownshipSterling
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
ZIP code
47118
FIPS code18-75266[2]
GNIS feature ID444626

Temple is an unincorporated community in Sterling Township, Crawford County, Indiana.

History

Temple was laid out by James L. Temple, and named for him.[3]

A post office was established at Temple in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.[4]

Geography

Temple is located at 38°20′40″N 86°24′57″W / 38.34444°N 86.41583°W / 38.34444; -86.41583.

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the Counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington, Indiana. Chicago printing Company. 1889. p. 64.
  4. ^ "Crawford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2014.