South Boston, Indiana
South Boston, Indiana | |
|---|---|
Washington County's location in Indiana | |
South Boston Location of South Boston in Washington County | |
| Coordinates: 38°34′58″N 85°58′45″W / 38.58278°N 85.97917°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Washington |
| Township | Franklin |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47167 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| FIPS code | 18-71036[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 443780[1] |
South Boston is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
South Boston was not formally laid out or platted. In the 19th century, a small store was established at South Boston, around which the community grew.[3]
A post office was established at South Boston in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918.[4]
Geography
South Boston is located at 38°34′58″N 85°58′45″W / 38.58278°N 85.97917°W.
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: South Boston, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the Counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington, Indiana. Chicago Printing Company. 1889. pp. 264.
- ^ "Washington County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 8, 2016.