Upton, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Upton, Indiana
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 Upton, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Upton, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Posey |
| Township | Black |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
47620
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445176 |
Upton is a small place in Indiana, a state in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Upton is located in Posey County, specifically in Black Township. You can find it about 5 miles northwest of Mt. Vernon, which is the main city in Posey County.
A Look Back at Upton's History
Upton has a short but interesting history. The community was named after a settler who lived near the local train station.
The Old Post Office
A post office was opened in Upton in 1878. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed its doors in 1904.
The Train Accident of 1905
On July 15, 1905, a serious train accident happened near Upton. Two freight trains on the L & N railroad crashed head-on. This happened because a train dispatcher made a mistake. They mixed up the numbers of the two trains.
When the mistake was realized, a warning was sent. Someone tried to call the operator in Upton by telephone. A group of people quickly tried to warn the trains. They ran to the tracks to wave flags. Sadly, they could not reach the trains in time. The collision happened before they could get there. This accident resulted in some lives being lost and others being hurt.
