Tobinsport, Indiana
Tobinsport, Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 37°51′09″N 86°38′08″W / 37.85250°N 86.63556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Tobin |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 47520 |
| Area code(s) | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 444792[1] |
Tobinsport is a small unincorporated community located along the Ohio River in Tobin Township, Perry County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1] Directly across the river is Cloverport, Kentucky.[2] It is at the southernmost point of Perry County.[3]
History[edit]
A post office was established at Tobinsport in 1865, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1891.[4] Robert Tobin served as postmaster.[5]
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References[edit]
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tobinsport, Indiana
- ^ DeLorme (2010). Kentucky Atlas & Gazetteer (Map). 1:150000. Yarmouth, ME: DeLorme. p. 46. § A5. ISBN 0-89933-340-0.
- ^ "Tobinsport Formation". Indiana Geological Survey. Archived from the original on August 10, 2011. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ "Perry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 2, 2015.
- ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 325. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...Robert Tobin was the fourth postmaster.
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