Ramsey, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Ramsey, Indiana
Mapsize:150px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Harrison County
Pushpin Label:Ramsey
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Ramsey'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:38.3217°N -86.1556°W
Elevation Ft:709
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47166
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-62892[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2830405

Ramsey is a Census-designated place in Jackson Township, Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

It is the location of North Harrison High School.

History

Platted on March 14, 1883, Ramsey was originally known as Jackson City.[2] It was laid out by Howard Ramsey alongside the Louisville, Evansville and St. Louis Railroad (now known as Norfolk Southern Railway).

The Ramsey post office was established in 1884.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: Indiana's Birthplace: A History of Harrison County, Indiana . Tribune Company, Printers . Roose, William H. . 1911 . 71.
  3. Web site: Harrison County . Jim Forte Postal History . 17 September 2014.