Marco, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Marco, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Marco
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Greene
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Stafford
Coordinates:38.9358°N -87.1422°W
Elevation Ft:482
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47443
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-46710[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:438599

Marco is an unincorporated community in Stafford Township, Greene County, Indiana.

History

The first settlement was made at Marco in about 1816.[2] A post office was established at Marco in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1967.[3]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. 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. 210. This village was settled around 1816....
  3. Web site: Greene County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 September 2014.