Wooster, Scott County, Indiana facts for kids
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 Wooster, Scott County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Wooster, Scott County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Johnson |
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47170
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| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 446327 |
Wooster is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.
History
An old variant name of the community was called Woostertown. A post office called Woostertown was established in 1861, and remained in operation until 1875. The community's name is derived from Worcester, Massachusetts, according to local history.
Geography
Wooster is located at 38°44′12″N 85°41′34″W / 38.73667°N 85.69278°W.
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