Stumpke Corner, Indiana facts for kids
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Stumpke Corner, Indiana
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 Stumpke Corner, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Stumpke Corner, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 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 | 449736 |
Stumpke Corner is a small place in Indiana that doesn't have its own local government. It's known as an unincorporated community. You can find it in Ripley County, specifically within Franklin Township.
History of Stumpke Corner
This community got its name from a man named Henry Stumke. He was the postmaster there.
A post office was opened in Stumpke Corner in 1878. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1895.
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