Stumpke Corner, Indiana
Stumpke Corner is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Stumpke Corner in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1895. Henry Stumke served as postmaster, and gave the community his name.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stumpke Corner, Indiana
- ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 315. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Henry Stumke was the first postmaster.
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