King, Indiana

King is an unincorporated community in Patoka Township, Gibson County, Indiana, United States. It is also referred to as Kings or as King's Station.[2]

King, Indiana
King
King
Coordinates: 38°18′15″N 87°34′34″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGibson
TownshipPatoka
Elevation
466 ft (142 m)
ZIP code
47670
FIPS code18-39780[1]
GNIS feature ID437317[2]

History

King had its start in the early 1850s when the Evansville & Terre Haute Railroad was extended to that point.[3] It was named for John King, a pioneer settler.[4]

A post office was established at King in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1908.[5]

Geography

King is located at 38°18′15″N 87°34′34″W.[2]

References


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