Stoutsburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Stoutsburg
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | Wheatfield |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| ZIP code |
46392
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| FIPS code | 18-73641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449829 |
Stoutsburg used to be an unincorporated community in Wheatfield Township, Jasper County, Indiana. It is now a woodland preserve.
History
George W. Stout established Stoutsburg, and lent it his name. Stoutsburg was made a station on the railroad built through that territory in the early 1880s.
A post office called Stoutsberg (different spelling) opened in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910.
Geography
Stoutsburg is located at 41°11′29″N 87°06′50″W / 41.19139°N 87.11389°W.
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