Sassafras, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Sassafras, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Sassafras
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Perry
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Clark
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:38.1883°N -86.6903°W
Elevation Ft:604
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47515
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:451435

Sassafras is an unincorporated community in Clark Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office called Sassafras was established in 1916, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[1] The community was named for a grove of sassafras trees near the original town site.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Perry County . Jim Forte Postal History . 7 June 2015.
  2. News: Indiana . The Milwaukee Journal . Jul 22, 1989 . 7 June 2015 . 4G.