Virgie, Indiana Explained

Official Name:	Virgie, Indiana
Pushpin Map:	Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:	Virgie
Subdivision Type:	Country
Subdivision Name:	United States
Subdivision Type1:	State
Subdivision Name1:	Indiana
Subdivision Type2:	County
Subdivision Name2:	Jasper
Subdivision Type3:	Township
Subdivision Name3:	Union
Coordinates:	41.1153°N -87.18°W
Elevation Footnotes:	^[1]
Elevation Ft:	689
Postal Code Type:	ZIP code
Postal Code:	47943
Blank Name:	FIPS code
Blank Info:	18-79221^[2]
Blank1 Name:	GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:	445311

Virgie is an unincorporated community in Union Township, Jasper County, Indiana.

History

Virgie contained a post office from 1890 until 1913.^[3] The community was named for Virgie Warner, a daughter of a local resident.^[4]

Geography

Virgie is located at 41.1153°N -87.18°W.

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. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
3. Web site: Jasper County . Jim Forte Postal History . 21 October 2014.
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. 335. for Virgie Warner, daughter of one of the founders..