Ash Iron Springs, Indiana facts for kids
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Ash Iron Springs
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 Ash Iron Springs, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Ash Iron Springs, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Warrick |
| Township | Skelton |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47601
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430301 |
Ash Iron Springs is a small, unincorporated community located in Skelton Township, Warrick County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Being "unincorporated" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town.
History of Ash Iron Springs
Ash Iron Springs got its name from a farmer named James Ash. He settled in this area in the middle of the 1800s. People in the area also believed that the water from a nearby natural spring had special healing powers. This belief is why "Iron Springs" became part of the community's name.
Where is Ash Iron Springs?
Ash Iron Springs is located in the state of Indiana. You can find its exact spot on a map using these coordinates: 38 degrees, 2 minutes, 7 seconds North latitude, and 87 degrees, 11 minutes, 12 seconds West longitude. This tells us its precise location on Earth.
