Verne, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Verne, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Verne
Coordinates:38.6367°N -87.4294°W
Elevation Footnotes:[1]
Elevation Ft:574
Postal Code:47591
Blank Info:18-78848[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:445253

Verne is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township, Knox County, Indiana.

History

A post office was established at Verne in 1892, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[3] The post office is now known as the Verne Store and has undergone changes, from a gas station to a flower boutique to now, as of January 2024, a small restaurant.

Other Major Companies/Schooling

Verne has a one really major company called the Verne Store (see History). Verne also has a major school that is a part of the Vincennes Public Schools called South Knox High School and an Elementary School.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  3. Web site: Knox County . 25 November 2014 . Jim Forte Postal History.