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Shields is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana.

Shields, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Shields
Shields
Coordinates: 38°54′57″N 86°00′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJackson
TownshipHamilton
Elevation
[1]
548 ft (167 m)
ZIP code
47274
FIPS code18-69444[2]
GNIS feature ID443375

History


Shields was laid out in 1866 by L. L. and William H. Shields, and named for them.[3] A post office was established at Shields in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[4]


Geography


Shields is located at 38°54′57″N 86°00′12″W.


References


  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. History of Jackson County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Unigraphic. 1886. p. 369.
  4. "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)


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