Blue River, Indiana

Blue River, Indiana
Washington County's location in Indiana
Blue River
Location of Blue River in Washington County
Coordinates: 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W / 38.53000°N 85.93944°W / 38.53000; -85.93944
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyWashington
TownshipPolk
Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47165
Area codes812, 930
GNIS feature ID431237[1]

Blue River is an unincorporated community in Polk Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Blue River in 1873, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[2]

Geography

Blue River is located at 38°31′48″N 85°56′22″W / 38.53000°N 85.93944°W / 38.53000; -85.93944.

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blue River, Indiana
  2. ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2016.