Lippe, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Lippe, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Lippe
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Posey
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Robinson
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:38.0153°N -87.7539°W
Elevation Ft:440
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47638
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:437977

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

History

A post office was established at Lippe in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[1] The community was named after Lippe, in Germany, the native land of a large share of the early settlers.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Posey County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 199. German settlers named this village for Lippe, Germany..