South Washington, Indiana facts for kids
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South Washington
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![]() The historic Jefferson Elementary in South Washington
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Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Daviess |
Township | Washington |
Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
ZIP code |
47501
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FIPS code | 18-71576 |
GNIS feature ID | 443867 |
South Washington is a small place in Indiana, USA. It is not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it is an unincorporated community. This means it is part of a larger area called Washington Township in Daviess County.
History of South Washington
South Washington began in 1874. It was planned as a place for people who worked in mines. The community is located just south of a bigger town called Washington. This is how it got its name, "South Washington."
Early Days as a Mining Town
Many of the first people who lived in South Washington were French miners. They had a special nickname for their community: "Lick Skillet." This name shows a bit about the area's unique past and the people who lived there.
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