Saint Philip, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Saint Philip, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Saint Philip
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Posey
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Marrs
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:37.9869°N -87.7158°W
Elevation Ft:499
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47620
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:449726

Saint Philip is an unincorporated community in Marrs Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Saint Philip in 1872, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1902.[1] The community took its name from a local church.[2] Saint Philip was originally built up chiefly by German Catholics.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Posey County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 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. 291. .settled this village that developed around their church....
  3. Book: Leffel, John C.. History of Posey County, Indiana. 1913. Standard Publishing Company. 120.