Solitude, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Solitude, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Solitude
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Posey
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Lynn
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:374
Coordinates:38.0147°N -87.8989°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47620
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:443755

Solitude is an unincorporated community in Lynn Township, Posey County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Solitude in 1858, and remained in operation until 1917.[1] The community was named for its quiet character.[2]

Geography

Solitude is located on Indiana State Road 69 north of Mount Vernon.

Notes and References

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