Sandusky, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Sandusky
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community and Census-designated place
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Decatur
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Clinton
Coordinates:39.4208°N -85.48°W
Elevation Ft:938
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47240
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-67896[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:2830354

Sandusky is an unincorporated community in Clinton Township, Decatur County, Indiana.

History

Sandusky was laid out 1882 along the railroad that was built through it.[2] It was likely named after Sandusky, Ohio.[3] A post office was established at Sandusky in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[4]

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: History of Decatur County, Indiana: Its People, Industries and Institutions . B.F. Bowen . Harding, Lewis Albert . 1915 . 139.
  3. 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. 293. The name probably comes from the city...in Ohio..
  4. Web site: Decatur County . Jim Forte Postal History . 3 September 2014.