Temple, Indiana
Temple is an unincorporated community in Sterling Township, Crawford County, Indiana, United States.
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Coordinates: 38°20′40″N 86°24′57″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Crawford |
Township | Sterling |
Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
ZIP code | 47118 |
FIPS code | 18-75266[2] |
GNIS feature ID | 444626 |
History
Temple was laid out by James L. Temple, and named for him.[3]
A post office was established at Temple in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1940.[4]
Geography
Temple is located at 38°20′40″N 86°24′57″W.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the Counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington, Indiana. Chicago printing Company. 1889. p. 64.
- "Crawford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
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