Leipsic, Indiana Explained

Leipsic, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Leipsic
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Orange
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Northeast
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1851
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:722
Coordinates:38.6711°N -86.3697°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47452
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:437763

Leipsic is an unincorporated community in Northeast Township, Orange County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

The town was laid out in 1851 and was originally called Lancaster. The town was later renamed for the post office, which was apparently named after the German city of the same name.[1]

A post office was established under the Leipsic name in 1852, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1980.[2]

References

  1. Book: Baker , Ronald L. . Marvin Carmony . Indiana Place Names. Indiana University Press. 1975. 89. 0-253-14167-2.
  2. Web site: Orange County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 September 2015.