Jessup, Indiana
| Jessup | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
 Parke County's location in Indiana | |
  Jessup Location in Parke County | |
| Coordinates: 39°39′26″N 87°15′24″W / 39.65722°N 87.25667°WCoordinates: 39°39′26″N 87°15′24″W / 39.65722°N 87.25667°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Indiana |
| County | Parke County |
| Township | Florida Township |
| Elevation | 162 m (531 ft) |
| ZIP code | 47874 |
| GNIS feature ID | 437002[1] |
Jessup or Jessups Station is an unincorporated community in Florida Township, Parke County, Indiana, United States.
History
A post office was established at Jessup in 1867, and remained in operation until 1948.[2] The community was named for one Mr. Jessup, an early settler.[3]
Geography
Jessup is located at 39°39′26″N 87°15′24″W / 39.65722°N 87.25667°W at an elevation of 531 feet.
References
- ↑ "Jessup". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-11-01.
- ↑ "Parke County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 September 2015.
- ↑ History of Parke and Vermillion Counties, Indiana. B.F. Bowen & Cos. 1913. p. 180.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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