South Boston, Indiana Explained

Official Name:South Boston, Indiana
Mapsize:120px
Pushpin Map:USA Indiana Washington County
Pushpin Label:South Boston
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of South Boston in Washington County
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Washington
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Franklin
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.5828°N -85.9792°W
Elevation Ft:768
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47167
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:18-71036[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:443780

South Boston is an unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Washington County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

South Boston was not formally laid out or platted. In the 19th century, a small store was established at South Boston, around which the community grew.[2]

A post office was established at South Boston in 1850, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918.[3]

Geography

South Boston is located at 38.5828°N -85.9792°W.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Book: Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the Counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington, Indiana . Chicago Printing Company . 1889 . 264.
  3. Web site: Washington County . Jim Forte Postal History . July 8, 2016.