Mott Station, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Mott Station, Indiana
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Harrison County
Pushpin Label:Mott
Station
Pushpin Label Position:left
Pushpin Map Caption:Mott Station's location in Harrison County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Harrison
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Jackson
Coordinates:38.2981°N -86.0906°W
Elevation Ft:728
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47161
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-51246[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:439510

Mott Station is an unincorporated community in Jackson Township, Harrison County, Indiana.

History

Mott Station was founded in 1883.[2] A post office was established in the community in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1897.[3]

Notes and 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. 228. The village was platted on May 12, 1883....
  3. Web site: Harrison County . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 September 2014.