Mineral City, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Mineral City, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Mineral City
Pushpin Label Position:top
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Greene
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Richland
Coordinates:38.9942°N -86.88°W
Elevation Ft:515
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47424
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-49885[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:439264

Mineral City is an unincorporated community in Richland Township, Greene County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Mineral City in 1877, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950.[2] The post office was called Mineral in its final years.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: Greene County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 September 2014.
  3. 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. 223. The post office name was changed to Mineral....