South Boston, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
South Boston, Indiana
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Washington County's location in Indiana
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 South Boston, Indiana
Location in Washington County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47167
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-71036 |
| GNIS feature ID | 443780 |
South Boston is a small place in Indiana, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. It's located in Franklin Township, within Washington County.
History of South Boston
South Boston wasn't planned out like a city usually is. Instead, it grew over time. In the 1800s, a small store opened there. People started building homes and businesses around this store, and that's how the community began.
A post office was opened in South Boston in 1850. This office helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1918.
Where is South Boston?
South Boston is located in Washington County, in the southern part of Indiana. You can find it at these coordinates: 38°34′58″N 85°58′45″W / 38.58278°N 85.97917°W. This means it's at 38 degrees, 34 minutes, 58 seconds North latitude and 85 degrees, 58 minutes, 45 seconds West longitude.
