New Marion, Indiana
New Marion is an unincorporated community in Shelby Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
New Marion was laid out in 1832. The community's name most likely honors Francis Marion. A post office was established at New Marion in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1949.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Marion, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "The Start of Ripley County, Indiana". Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 239. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...probably named for Francis Marion...
- ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
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