Rexville, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Rexville, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Rexville
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:38.9525°N -85.3367°W
Elevation Ft:919
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47250
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:441921

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

History

A post office was established at Rexville in 1870, and remained in operation until 1907.[1] The community's name honors the Rex family of settlers.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ripley County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 November 2015.
  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. 279. ...named for the local Rex family..