Albion, Scott County, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Albion
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Scott
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Johnson
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.7436°N -85.7342°W
Elevation Ft:630
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47102
Area Codes:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:430043

Albion is an unincorporated community in Johnson Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Albion was laid out in 1837.[1] The community's name Albion is an old term meaning Great Britain.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Kleber, John E.. The Encyclopedia of Louisville. 2001. University Press of Kentucky. 0-8131-2890-0. 791.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. registration. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 47. ...from the ancient name of Britain..