Jockey, Indiana
Jockey is an unincorporated community in Lane Township, Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Some say Jockey was named on account of selling horses, while others believe the name reflects the community's "shrewd dealings".
Geography
Jockey is located at 38°10′42″N 87°09′48″W / 38.17833°N 87.16333°W.
References
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ "Jockey, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in and History. Indiana University Press. p. 180. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...residents had a reputation for shrewd dealings...because a man traded horses...
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