Ramsey, Indiana

Ramsey
Unincorporated community

Harrison County's location in Indiana
Ramsey

Ramsey's location in Harrison County

Coordinates: 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W / 38.32361°N 86.15472°W / 38.32361; -86.15472Coordinates: 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W / 38.32361°N 86.15472°W / 38.32361; -86.15472
Country United States
State Indiana
County Harrison
Township Jackson
Elevation[1] 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, Indiana. Platted on March 14, 1883, it 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]

It is the location of North Harrison High School.

Geography

Ramsey is located at 38°19′25″N 86°09′17″W / 38.32361°N 86.15472°W / 38.32361; -86.15472.

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. ↑ Roose, William H. (1911). Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana. Tribune Company, Printers. p. 71.
  4. ↑ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.


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