Tampico, Indiana facts for kids
This page is about the unincorporated community in Jackson County. For the community in Howard County formerly with the same name, see Center, Indiana.
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Tampico, Indiana
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 Tampico, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Tampico, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Grassy Fork |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| ZIP code |
47220
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| FIPS code | 18-74906 |
| GNIS feature ID | 447648 |
Tampico is an unincorporated community in Grassy Fork Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
History
Tampico first grew around a blacksmith shop established in about 1840. The community was likely named after Tampico, in Mexico. A post office was established at Tampico in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.
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