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Vicksburg is an unincorporated community in Wright Township, Greene County, Indiana.

Vicksburg, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Vicksburg
Vicksburg
Coordinates: 39°05′26″N 87°11′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
TownshipWright
Elevation
[1]
610 ft (190 m)
ZIP code
47441
FIPS code18-79028[2]
GNIS feature ID445273

History


Vicksburg was named for Victoria Hanna, the daughter of a prominent settler.[3] A post office was established at Vicksburg in 1901, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1935.[4]


Geography


Vicksburg is located at 39°05′26″N 87°11′53″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. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 334. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. According to the WPA files, the village was named for Victoria Hanna, whose father was a local landowner.
  4. "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 September 2014.


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