Mott Station, Indiana

Mott Station is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Harrison County, Indiana.

Mott Station, Indiana
Harrison County's location in Indiana
Mott
Station
Mott Station's location in Harrison County
Coordinates: 38°17′53″N 86°05′26″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHarrison
TownshipJackson
Elevation
725 ft (221 m)
ZIP code
47161
FIPS code18-51246[1]
GNIS feature ID439510[2]

History

Mott Station was founded in 1883.[3] A post office was established in the community in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1897.[4]

Geography

Mott Station is located at 38°17′53″N 86°05′26″W.

References

  1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "Mott Station, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2009-10-17.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 228. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The village was platted on May 12, 1883...
  4. "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2014.


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