Stacer, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Stacer, Indiana
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Stacer
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Vanderburgh
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Scott
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:38.1483°N -87.5656°W
Elevation Ft:453
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47710
Area Code:812, 930
Blank1 Name:FIPS code
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:444041

Stacer is an unincorporated community in Scott Township, Vanderburgh County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

An old variant name of the community was called Nash Depot.[1]

A post office was established under the name Nash Depot in 1854, and operated until it was discontinued in 1875. Another post office opened under the name Stacer in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1920.[2] The community was named for Frederick Stacer, an early settler.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: USGS detail on Stacer - Variant Citation. 2016-07-22.
  2. Web site: Vanderburgh County . Jim Forte Postal History . 1 November 2015.
  3. Book: Exploring Indiana Highways: Trip Trivia. 2007. Exploring America's Highway. 978-0-9744358-3-1. 234.