East Oolitic, Indiana facts for kids

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East Oolitic
Unincorporated community
Country United States
State Indiana
County Lawrence
Township Shawswick
Elevation 528 ft (161 m)
ZIP code 47421
FIPS code 18-19936
GNIS feature ID 450880

East Oolitic is an unincorporated community in Shawswick Township, Lawrence County, Indiana.

History

East Oolitic was originally called Spien Kopj, in commemoration of the Battle of Spion Kop in the Second Boer War. East Oooltic was platted in 1900. Oolite is a type of limestone found in the area.

Geography

East Oolitic, Indiana is located at 38°53′56″N 86°30′43″W / 38.89889°N 86.51194°W / 38.89889; -86.51194 / 38.89889°N 86.51194°W / 38.89889; -86.51194, in Lawrence County approximately two miles north of Bedford, and one half mile east of Oolitic.

Municipalities and communities of Lawrence County, Indiana, United States
Cities
Town
Townships
  • Bono
  • Guthrie
  • Indian Creek
  • Marion
  • Marshall
  • Perry
  • Pleasant Run
  • Shawswick
  • Spice Valley
CDPs
Other
unincorporated
communities
Extinct town

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