Plummer, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Plummer, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Plummer
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Greene
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Washington
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.9817°N -86.9725°W
Elevation Ft:495
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47443
Area Code:812
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:441373

Plummer is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Greene County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

Plummer was likely named for Thomas Plummer, an early county official.[1] A post office was established at Plummer in 1889, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1921.[2]

Notes and References

  1. 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. 267. Thomas Plummer was an early resident of this county and member of the first board of county commissioners..
  2. Web site: Greene County . Jim Forte Postal History . 16 September 2014.