Sassafras, Indiana
Sassafras is an unincorporated community in Clark Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office called Sassafras was established in 1916, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957. The community was named for a grove of sassafras trees near the original town site.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sassafras, Indiana
- ^ "Perry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 7, 2015.
- ^ "Indiana". The Milwaukee Journal. July 22, 1989. pp. 4G. Retrieved June 7, 2015.