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Mount Healthy, Indiana
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Bartholomew County's location in Indiana
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 Mount Healthy, Indiana
Location in Bartholomew County, Indiana
Mount Healthy, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Mount Healthy, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Jackson |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47201
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| FIPS code | 18-51426 |
| GNIS feature ID | 451244 |
Mount Healthy is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
A post office was established at Mount Healthy in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1888. Mount Healthy was named for its lofty elevation and its natural mineral water springs. In the past, people would come to Mount Healthy to purchase mineral water.
Geography
Mount Healthy is located at 39°04′50″N 86°02′16″W / 39.08056°N 86.03778°W.
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