Plummer, Indiana

Plummer is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Greene County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

Plummer, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Plummer is located in Indiana
Plummer
Plummer
Plummer is located in the United States
Plummer
Plummer
Coordinates: 38°58′54″N 86°58′21″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
TownshipWashington
Elevation
[1]
495 ft (151 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47443
Area code812
GNIS feature ID441373

History

Plummer was likely named for Thomas Plummer, an early county official.[3] A post office was established at Plummer in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[4]

Geography

Plummer is located at 38°58′54″N 86°58′21″W.

References
  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved November 17, 2016.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Plummer, Indiana
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 267. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Thomas Plummer was an early resident of this county and member of the first board of county commissioners.
  4. "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 16, 2014.


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