Ash Iron Springs, Indiana

Ash Iron Springs is an unincorporated community in Skelton Township, Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Ash Iron Springs
Ash Iron Springs
Ash Iron Springs
Coordinates: 38°02′07″N 87°11′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWarrick
TownshipSkelton
Elevation400 ft (100 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
47601
Area code(s)812
GNIS feature ID430301

History

Ash Iron Springs derives its name from James Ash, a farmer who settled there in the mid-19th century.[3] The waters of the nearby spring were locally said to have medicinal qualities.[3]

Geography

Ash Iron Springs is located at 38°02′07″N 87°11′12″W.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
  2. "Ash Iron Springs, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2016-07-08.
  3. Blatchley, Willis Stanley (1903). The Mineral Waters of Indiana: Their Location, Origin and Character. W.B. Burford, contractor for State print. and binding. p. 152.


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