Stoutsburg, Indiana facts for kids
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Stoutsburg, Indiana
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 Stoutsburg, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Stoutsburg, Indiana
Location in the United States
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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 is a place in Indiana, United States. It used to be an unincorporated community. This means it was a small settlement without its own local government. Stoutsburg is located in Wheatfield Township, Jasper County, Indiana. Today, this area is mostly a woodland preserve.
History of Stoutsburg
Stoutsburg was founded by a man named George W. Stout. He gave the community his last name. This happened in the early 1880s.
Railroad and Post Office
When a railroad was built through the area in the early 1880s, Stoutsburg became a station. This was important for people and goods traveling through. A post office opened in Stoutsburg in 1890. It was called "Stoutsberg," with a slightly different spelling. The post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for 20 years, closing down in 1910.
Where is Stoutsburg?
Stoutsburg is located in the state of Indiana. Its exact location can be described using geographic coordinates. These are like an address on a map. Stoutsburg is found at 41°11′29″N 87°06′50″W / 41.19139°N 87.11389°W. This means it is at 41 degrees, 11 minutes, 29 seconds North latitude and 87 degrees, 6 minutes, 50 seconds West longitude.
