Wayport is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]
Wayport, Indiana | |
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Coordinates: 39°15′58″N 86°31′15″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Monroe |
Township | Washington |
Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
ZIP code | 47404 |
Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
GNIS feature ID | 452127 |
Wayport was platted in 1851.[3] In its heyday, the town had a post office, a blacksmith shop, and a general store.[4] The post office operated from 1877 to 1879.[5]
Construction on I-69 impacted several gas stations and businesses in Wayport. Most were shut down by the end of 2018.[6]
Wayport is located at 39°15′58″N 86°31′15″W.
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