Lewis Creek, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Lewis Creek, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Lewis Creek
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Shelby
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Washington
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.4011°N -85.8167°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation M:216
Elevation Ft:709
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47234
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:449684

Lewis Creek is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Shelby County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2]

History

Lewis Creek was founded in 1856.[2] The community was a station and shipping point on the railroad.[3]

A post office was established at Lewis Creek in 1861, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1931.[4]

Geography

Lewis Creek is located at 39.4011°N -85.8167°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: Lewis Creek, Indiana. Geographic Names Information System. 2016-11-06.
  3. Book: History of Shelby County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present, with Biographical Sketches, Notes, Etc.. 1887. Brant & Fuller. 456.
  4. Web site: Shelby County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 December 2015.