Penntown, Indiana
Penntown is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
Penntown was originally called Pennsylvaniaburg, and under the latter name was laid out in 1837. The community was named after Pennsylvania, the native state of a share of the early settlers.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Penntown, Indiana
- ^ "The Start of Ripley County, Indiana". Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ Exploring Indiana Highways: Trip Trivia. Exploring America's Highway. 2007. p. 53. ISBN 978-0-9744358-3-1.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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