Shields, Indiana
| Shields | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
  Shields  Shields | |
| Coordinates: 38°54′57″N 86°00′12″W / 38.91583°N 86.00333°WCoordinates: 38°54′57″N 86°00′12″W / 38.91583°N 86.00333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Hamilton |
| Elevation[1] | 548 ft (167 m) |
| ZIP code | 47274 |
| FIPS code | 18-69444[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 443375 |
Shields is an unincorporated community in Hamilton Township, Jackson County, Indiana.
History
Shields was laid out in 1866 by L. L. and William H. Shields, and named for them.[3] A post office was established at Shields in 1866, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[4]
Geography
Shields is located at 38°54′57″N 86°00′12″W / 38.91583°N 86.00333°W.
References
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ History of Jackson County, Indiana: From the Earliest Time to the Present. Unigraphic. 1886. p. 369.
- ↑ "Jackson County". Jim Forte Postal History.
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