Erwin, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Erwin, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Erwin
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Posey
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Black
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:37.98°N -87.9192°W
Elevation Ft:384
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47620
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:434235

Erwin is an unincorporated community in Black Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

The community was named for David M. Erwin, a local merchant.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Leffel, John C.. History of Posey County, Indiana. 1913. Standard Publishing Company. 259.