Stumpke Corner, Indiana

Stumpke Corner is an unincorporated community in 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 1895.[2] Henry Stumke served as postmaster, and gave the community his name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stumpke Corner, Indiana
  2. "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
  3. Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 315. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. Henry Stumke was the first postmaster.

Coordinates: 39°10′40″N 85°07′55″W / 39.17778°N 85.13194°W / 39.17778; -85.13194


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