New Marion, Indiana Explained

Official Name:New Marion, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community and Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:New Marion
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Ripley
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Shelby
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:39.0081°N -85.3583°W
Elevation Ft:919
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47023
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-53226[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2830515

New Marion is an unincorporated community in Shelby Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

New Marion was laid out in 1832.[2] The community's name most likely honors Francis Marion.[3] A post office was established at New Marion in 1833, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1949.[4]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: The Start of Ripley County, Indiana . Ripley County, Indiana Historical Society . 30 November 2015.
  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. 239. ...probably named for Francis Marion....
  4. Web site: Ripley County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.