Ridgeport, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Ridgeport, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Ridgeport
Pushpin Label Position:left
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Greene
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Center
Coordinates:39.0456°N -86.8036°W
Elevation Ft:761
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47424
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-64368[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:446730

Ridgeport is an unincorporated community in Center Township, Greene County, Indiana.

Ridgeport was named for the ridge upon which the community is situated.[2]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Book: Baker, Ronald L.. From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. October 1995. Indiana University Press. 978-0-253-32866-3. 279. This village was named for its location on a ridge..