Organ Springs, Indiana

Organ Springs is an unincorporated community in Howard Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Organ Springs, Indiana
Washington County's location in Indiana
Organ Springs
Location of Organ Springs in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°28′38″N 86°09′52″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipHoward
Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47167
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID440697

History

Its namesake Organ Spring was so named from the "music" made by the dripping water of a cave.[3]

A post office was established at Organ Springs in 1858, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[4]

Geography

Organ Springs is located at 38°28′38″N 86°09′52″W.

References


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