Stumpke Corner, Indiana

Coordinates: 39°10′40″N 85°07′55″W / 39.17778°N 85.13194°W / 39.17778; -85.13194
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Stumpke Corner, Indiana
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GNIS feature ID449736[1]

Stumpke Corner is an

unincorporated community in Franklin Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[1]

History

A post office was established at Stumpke Corner in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1895.[2] Henry Stumke served as postmaster, and gave the community his name.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stumpke Corner, Indiana
  2. ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
  3. . Henry Stumke was the first postmaster.