New Marion, Indiana facts for kids
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New Marion, Indiana
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 New Marion, Indiana
Location in Indiana
New Marion, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Shelby |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47023
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-53226 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830515 |
New Marion is a small place in Indiana, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. New Marion is located in Shelby Township, within Ripley County.
Exploring New Marion's Past
New Marion was officially started in 1832. This means people began to plan and build the community around that time. It's thought that the community was named after Francis Marion. He was a famous military officer during the American Revolutionary War. He was known as the "Swamp Fox" because of his clever tactics.
A post office opened in New Marion in 1833. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1949.
