New Marion, Indiana

New Marion is an unincorporated community in Shelby Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[3]

New Marion, Indiana
Unincorporated community
New Marion
New Marion
Coordinates: 39°00′27″N 85°21′32″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyRipley
TownshipShelby
Elevation919 ft (280 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47023
Area code(s)812, 930
FIPS code18-53226[2]
GNIS feature ID440083

History

New Marion was laid out in 1832.[4] The community's name most likely honors Francis Marion.[5] A post office was established at New Marion in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1949.[6]

Geography

New Marion is located at 39°00′27″N 85°21′32″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-03-05.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "New Marion, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved July 29, 2017.
  4. "The Start of Ripley County, Indiana". Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  5. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 239. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...probably named for Francis Marion...
  6. "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 November 2015.



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