Tobinsport, Indiana Explained

Tobinsport, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Tobinsport
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Perry
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Tobin
Elevation Ft:404
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Coordinates:37.8525°N -86.6356°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47520
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:444792

Tobinsport is a small unincorporated community located along the Ohio River in Tobin Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Directly across the river is Cloverport, Kentucky.[1] It is at the southernmost point of Perry County.[2]

History

A post office was established at Tobinsport in 1865, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1891.[3] Robert Tobin served as postmaster.[4]

Education

Tobin Township is in the Perry Central Community School Corporation.[5]

Prior to 1962, Tobinsport had its own high school. The school colors were blue and white, and the mascot was the Pirates. That year, it merged into Perry Central High School.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. DeLorme. 2010. Kentucky Atlas & Gazetteer. 1:150000. Yarmouth, ME. DeLorme. 46. A5. 0-89933-340-0.
  2. Web site: Tobinsport Formation . https://web.archive.org/web/20110810004500/http://igs.indiana.edu/compendium/comp6sv8.cfm . dead . 10 August 2011 . Indiana Geological Survey . 2 October 2015.
  3. Web site: Perry County . Jim Forte Postal History . 2 October 2015.
  4. 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. 325. ...Robert Tobin was the fourth postmaster..
  5. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Perry County, IN. U.S. Census Bureau. 2024-06-12. - Text list
  6. Web site: Blackford. Nathan. School’s Out Forever. Evansville Living. Evansville, Indiana. 2014-07-15. 2024-06-12.