Virgie, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Virgie, Indiana
|
|
|---|---|
 Virgie, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Virgie, Indiana
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jasper |
| Township | Union |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| ZIP code |
47943
|
| FIPS code | 18-79221 |
| GNIS feature ID | 445311 |
Virgie is a small, unincorporated community located in Union Township, within Jasper County, Indiana. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the larger county or township it's part of.
Contents
History of Virgie
How Virgie Got Its Name
The community of Virgie has an interesting story behind its name. It was named after a young girl called Virgie Warner. Her father was a local resident in the area.
Virgie's Post Office Days
For a period of time, Virgie had its very own post office. This post office was open from the year 1890 until 1913. Having a post office was important for the community back then.
Where is Virgie Located?
Virgie is found in the state of Indiana. It is located at specific geographic coordinates. These coordinates are 41 degrees, 6 minutes, 55 seconds North and 87 degrees, 10 minutes, 48 seconds West. This helps people find its exact spot on a map. The elevation of Virgie is about 689 feet above sea level.
