Campbelltown, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Campbelltown, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Campbelltown
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Pike
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Patoka
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.4214°N -87.24°W
Elevation Ft:561
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47567
Area Code:812
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:432088

Campbelltown is an unincorporated community in Patoka Township, Pike County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

The community's name honors Samuel Campbell, a pioneer merchant.[1]

Notes and References

  1. 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. 86. ...named for Samuel Campbell, who owned the first store here..