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Laughery Switch, Indiana
Laughery Switch, Indiana is located in Indiana
Laughery Switch, Indiana
Laughery Switch, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Laughery Switch, Indiana is located in the United States
Laughery Switch, Indiana
Laughery Switch, Indiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Indiana
County Ripley
Township Center
Elevation
873 ft (266 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47037
Area code(s) 812, 930
GNIS feature ID 452119

Laughery Switch is a small, quiet place in Ripley County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Center Township.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a group of homes or buildings that are not officially part of a city or town. People living there still have neighbors and a community feel. However, services like police, fire, and roads are usually managed by the county or township government.

Where is Laughery Switch Located?

Laughery Switch is found in the southeastern part of Indiana. It sits within Ripley County, which is known for its beautiful countryside. The exact location of Laughery Switch is 39°08′58″N 85°14′29″W / 39.14944°N 85.24139°W / 39.14944; -85.24139. This spot is about 266 meters (873 feet) above sea level.

The Name "Switch"

The "Switch" in Laughery Switch likely refers to a railroad switch. In the past, many small communities grew up around railroad lines. A railroad switch is a special track section that allows trains to move from one track to another. This suggests that Laughery Switch might have once been an important point on a railway.

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