Stringtown, Ripley County, Indiana facts for kids
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Stringtown
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 Stringtown, Ripley County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Stringtown, Ripley County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47031
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444268 |
Stringtown is a small, unincorporated community located in Ripley County, Indiana, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's interesting to know that Stringtown is one of seven communities with the same name in Indiana!
History of Stringtown
Stringtown has a bit of history, even though it's a small place. A post office was opened here in 1848. This was a very important place back then, as it helped people send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for several years. However, it eventually closed down in 1865.
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