Stumpke Corner, Indiana
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
39°10′40″N 85°07′55″W / 39.17778°N 85.13194°W / 39.17778; -85.13194[1]
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Stumpke Corner is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]
History
A post office was established at Stumpke Corner in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1895.[2] Henry Stumke served as postmaster, and gave the community his name.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stumpke Corner, Indiana
- ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 315. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
Henry Stumke was the first postmaster.
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Municipalities and communities of Ripley County, Indiana, United States
County seat: Versailles
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