Yellowstone, Indiana Explained

Official Name:Yellowstone, Indiana
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Yellowstone
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Monroe
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Polk
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:38.9989°N -86.3425°W
Elevation Ft:643
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:47264
Area Code:812, 930
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:451647

Yellowstone is an unincorporated community in Polk Township, Monroe County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.

History

The community formerly had the name Hunters Creek.[1] A post office was established at Yellowstone in 1887, and remained in operation until 1923.[2]

Notes and References

  1. 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. 355. The village originally was called Hunters Creek....
  2. Web site: Monroe County . Jim Forte Postal History . 5 September 2015.