Saint Louis Crossing, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint Louis Crossing
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Bartholomew County's location in Indiana
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 Saint Louis Crossing, Indiana
Location in Bartholomew County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Bartholomew |
| Township | Flat Rock |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47246
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| FIPS code | 18-66996 |
| GNIS feature ID | 442661 |
Saint Louis Crossing is a small, unincorporated community located in Flat Rock Township, within Bartholomew County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it is a place where people live, but it does not have its own local government like a city or a town. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger county and township.
Discovering Saint Louis Crossing
Saint Louis Crossing is a quiet place in Indiana. It is known for its history connected to the early days of railroads. The community is part of Bartholomew County, which is in the central-southern part of Indiana.
A Look at Its Past
The name Saint Louis Crossing comes from its location. The community was first set up where the Columbus & Shelbyville Railroad crossed paths with an older area called Old Saint Louis. This railroad was very important for travel and trade in the 1800s.
A post office was opened in Saint Louis Crossing in 1862. This meant people could send and receive mail right in their community. Having a post office was a big deal back then, as it connected the community to the rest of the country. The post office served the area for many years before it was closed in 1974.
