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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Lippe, Indiana

Lippe is an unincorporated community in Robinson Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Lippe in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902. The community was named after Lippe, in Germany, the native land of a large share of the early settlers.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Lippe, Indiana
  2. ^ "Posey County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 199. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. German settlers named this village for Lippe, Germany.