Saint Magdalen, Indiana facts for kids
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Saint Magdalen, Indiana
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 Saint Magdalen, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Saint Magdalen, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Shelby |
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47250
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 452197 |
Saint Magdalen was a former town in Shelby Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.
History
A post office opened under the name Saint Magdalen in 1871, and remained in operation until 1905. The community was named after Mary Magdalene.
Geography
Saint Magdalen was located within the present-day boundaries of Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, at 38°57′28″N 85°23′29″W / 38.95778°N 85.39139°W.
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