Solitude, Indiana

Solitude is an unincorporated community in Lynn Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Solitude, Indiana
Solitude
Solitude
Coordinates: 38°00′53″N 87°53′56″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyPosey
TownshipLynn
Elevation374 ft (114 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
47620
Area code(s)812, 930
GNIS feature ID443755

History

A post office was established at Solitude in 1858, and remained in operation until 1917.[3] The community was named for its quiet character.[4]

Geography

Solitude is located on Indiana State Road 69 north of Mount Vernon, at 38°00′53″N 87°53′56″W.

Highways

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved 2017-04-01.
  2. "Solitude, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2017-04-01.
  3. "Posey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
  4. "Indiana". The Milwaukee Journal. Jul 22, 1989. pp. 4G. Retrieved 7 June 2015.


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